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BN02 KXM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

176,792 mi
Last recorded176,792 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 KXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 176,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 171,799 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 166,428 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 157,183 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 157,179 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 146,024 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 135,438 miles

brake pipes have been coated in grease etc making inspection difficult (cannot clearly see condition of all brake pipes)

cannot clearly see all brake padcs

childseat obscuring seatbelt nsr (not tested)

slightly uneven handbrake application

Fail 11 Nov 2014 135,210 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes have been coated in grease etc making inspection difficult (cannot clearly see condition of all brake pipes)

cannot clearly see all brake padcs

childseat obscuring seatbelt nsr (not tested)

slightly uneven handbrake application

Pass 25 Oct 2013 123,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 111,853 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 104,926 miles

chip in b screen

Pass 1 Dec 2010 97,140 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 85,907 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 73,912 miles

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Dec 2007 62,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres are worn and perished

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Dec 2006 49,310 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 34,866 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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BN02 KXM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BN02 KXM, 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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What year was BN02 KXM registered?

BN02 KXM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BN02 KXM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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