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BN02 KXW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

182,491 mi
Last recorded182,491 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 KXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 182,491 miles

centre to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 169,782 miles

hand brake lever has high travel

oil leak

slight play in n/s front track rod end

Pass 23 Aug 2016 151,944 miles

rear tyres are wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 13 Aug 2015 135,381 miles

Both front brake pipes correded

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

Rear brake pipes correded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 116,266 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 98,260 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 97,993 miles

slight corrosion to exhuast rear hangers

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Fail 19 Apr 2012 97,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

slight corrosion to exhuast rear hangers

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 26 Apr 2011 87,000 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 72,861 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 72,844 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 61,179 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 48,734 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 42,627 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 34,227 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 KXW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KXW, 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 KXW registered?

BN02 KXW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is BN02 KXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 KXW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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