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BV02 VKD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,538 mi
Last recorded108,538 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 VKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 108,538 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 105,728 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 102,380 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 92,250 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 84,612 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 75,718 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 65,643 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 55,548 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 47,063 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 37,115 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 36,626 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 27,102 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 26,913 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2006 21,733 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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BV02 VKD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BV02 VKD, 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 BV02 VKD registered?

BV02 VKD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BV02 VKD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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