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BN02 YKA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,970 mi
Last recorded77,970 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 77,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front gearbox mounting in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2018 68,445 miles

best possible test carried out on offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

front sub-frame is starting to corrode

light scratching on windscreen

offside headlamp image is starting to deteriorate

slight play in front top suspension strut mountings when jacked

Fail 10 Jul 2018 68,445 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

best possible test carried out on offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

front sub-frame is starting to corrode

light scratching on windscreen

offside headlamp image is starting to deteriorate

slight play in front top suspension strut mountings when jacked

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 63,639 miles

front sub-frame is starting to corrode

light scratching on windscreen

offside front tyre is starting to deteriorate

slight play in front top suspension strut mountings when jacked

Fail 15 Jul 2017 63,639 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner lower sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

front sub-frame is starting to corrode

light scratching on windscreen

offside front tyre is starting to deteriorate

slight play in front top suspension strut mountings when jacked

Pass 27 May 2016 60,494 miles

difficulty is assessing brake pipes due to a coating of grease

front sub-frame is showing general signs of surface corrosion

light scratch on windscreen

slight play in front top suspension strut mountings when jacked

Fail 27 May 2016 60,494 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure glass (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

difficulty is assessing brake pipes due to a coating of grease

front sub-frame is showing general signs of surface corrosion

light scratch on windscreen

slight play in front top suspension strut mountings when jacked

Pass 27 May 2015 56,562 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 53,610 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 50,804 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 May 2013 50,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 45,558 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 39,973 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,182 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 36,256 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 33,781 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 29,324 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 22,337 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 YKA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YKA, 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 YKA registered?

BN02 YKA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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