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BKZ 2489

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,618 mi
Last recorded110,618 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 2489
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 110,618 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiper deteriorated

bonnet release lever insecure

coolent level low

Fail 29 Nov 2018 110,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front slight play track rods

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiper deteriorated

bonnet release lever insecure

coolent level low

Pass 20 Nov 2017 97,615 miles

Rear wiper worn

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear coil springs corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded From load sensing valve to N/S/R Flex (3.6.B.2c)

EML On dash

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 97,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded From load sensing valve to N/S/R Flex (3.6.B.2c)

EML On dash

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear wiper worn

Pass 23 Nov 2016 85,253 miles

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing o\s rear (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

rear axle bushes slight cracks

Fail 22 Nov 2016 85,251 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n\s front (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated n\s (2.5.A.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated n\s and o\s (2.6.1)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o\s front (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing o\s rear (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

rear axle bushes slight cracks

Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,217 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 67,006 miles

CENTER/REAR EXHAUST JOINT CORRODED BADLY.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 54,523 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,378 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 42,378 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 39,600 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 38,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 36,711 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 35,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 35,289 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 33,457 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 30,353 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 23,032 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 23,010 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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BKZ 2489 is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BKZ 2489, 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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BKZ 2489 is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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