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BN52 KPV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

209,725 mi
Last recorded209,725 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 KPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 209,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Left to right 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 209,725 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Left to right 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 190,690 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 190,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 187,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail/box (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 187,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail/box (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 179,212 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 179,210 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Nov 2013 163,796 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 142,567 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 142,567 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 121,252 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 104,520 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2010 104,508 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2009 86,804 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 86,804 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 68,077 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 54,534 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall condition

plastic covers fitted to sills

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2006 45,340 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills

under trays fitted

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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BN52 KPV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN52 KPV, 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 BN52 KPV registered?

BN52 KPV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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