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BK52 YWU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,122 mi
Last recorded76,122 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 YWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2024 76,122 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery insecure / loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading incorrect poss due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre to back box corroded to excess / holed / blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour front indicator bulbs faded in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel filler cap (flexi cap) not screw on (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s head light lens fogged over (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure o/s hezad light unit insecure at bottom section (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine severe oil leaks on engine / dripping on to floor / oil level low / oil warning light flashing on at tick over (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position tail gate cannot be opened '/ lock just rotates (6.2.1 (e))

Front front brake discs discoloured

exhaust system very heavily corroded / slight blow at joints / advise attention

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2022 73,412 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 73,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 69,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 69,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 66,051 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

eml lit

Fail 9 Nov 2020 66,042 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

eml lit

Pass 8 Nov 2019 63,823 miles

engine management light on

Fail 8 Nov 2019 63,820 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine management light on

Pass 14 Nov 2018 61,381 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

eng man light on

Pass 7 Nov 2017 54,231 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 49,186 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed on outer wall

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 43,015 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 40,156 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,022 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 35,589 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,187 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 30,180 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 26,751 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 23,472 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,204 miles

offside rear tyre low preasure

Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,016 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 13,489 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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BK52 YWU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK52 YWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BK52 YWU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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