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BP02 MKA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,671 mi
Last recorded123,671 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 MKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2016 123,671 miles

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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

rear bumper and bootfloor damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2014 112,156 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)

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

rear bumper & bootfloor damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2014 112,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

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

rear bumper & bootfloor damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2014 112,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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)

nearside rear outer tyre wall cracked and perished

Pass 31 Oct 2013 99,805 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 99,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 88,863 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Nov 2012 88,862 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2011 113,929 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Nov 2011 79,166 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Oct 2010 73,962 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 69,906 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,053 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 57,045 miles

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

front pads look worn ,but requires wheels removing for a closer inspection

nearside front tyre cut but no ply visible

nearside rear tyre cut but no ply visible

nearside rear tyre tread slightly ribbed

offside front tyre is out of shape

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2007 57,045 miles

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

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

front pads look worn ,but requires wheels removing for a closer inspection

nearside front tyre cut but no ply visible

nearside rear tyre cut but no ply visible

nearside rear tyre tread slightly ribbed

offside front tyre is out of shape

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2006 49,746 miles

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)

Slight knocking noise heard from steering column/ pinion area when steering wheel rocked side to side with vehicle stationary.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 33,304 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 33,257 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 33,230 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 33,230 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Both rear tyres have nails in tread area.

Unable to open nearside rear door.

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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BP02 MKA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BP02 MKA, 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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BP02 MKA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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