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BT02 KNR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 KNR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges and offside rear worn on inner edge

nearside rear lamp has slight damage

rear number plate becoming deteriorated

rear silencer in poor condition

sill trims preventing full inspection

Fail 18 Jun 2016

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking diesel leak from fuel pump area (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps have no pattern as headlamp glasses deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding after hand brake applied (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges and offside rear worn on inner edge

front brake discs corroded on inside surface

nearside rear lamp has slight damage

rear number plate becoming deteriorated

rear silencer in poor condition

sill trims preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Jun 2015 150,465 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces. rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

nearside rear lamp slightly damaged. headlamp glasses becoming poor.unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted. engine mounting bush becoming worn

Fail 24 Jun 2015 150,464 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces. rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

nearside rear lamp slightly damaged. headlamp glasses becoming poor.unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted. engine mounting bush becoming worn

Pass 1 Jul 2014 143,961 miles

1.engine moutning bush becomming worn 2.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test 3.both head lamps becomming dull

Fail 26 Jun 2014 143,839 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1.engine moutning bush becomming worn 2.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test 3.both head lamps becomming dull

Fail 24 May 2013 132,065 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 132,065 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 118,954 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2011 108,877 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 108,771 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 96,336 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Jun 2010 96,333 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake discs worn

oil in coolant header tank

Pass 24 Jun 2009 79,909 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 79,909 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 68,640 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 66,640 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 59,647 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 59,647 miles

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

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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BT02 KNR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BT02 KNR, 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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BT02 KNR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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