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CK52 BPU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 BPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material backplate pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material backplate pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake discs worn

both rear axle mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

brake servo vacuum pipe chaffed

centre exhaust , rear flange corroded

engine under tray insecure but not likely to fall off

front brake pads worn

offside front tyre tread worn to approx. 2mm. & bald on edges

Fail 17 Aug 2018

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material backplate pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material backplate pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake discs worn

both rear axle mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

brake servo vacuum pipe chaffed

centre exhaust , rear flange corroded

engine under tray insecure but not likely to fall off

front brake pads worn

offside front tyre tread worn to approx. 2mm. & bald on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2017

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at (2.4.A.3)

both front inner wing brake pipes corroded

both rear back plate brake pipes corroded

brake servo pipe chaffed

centre section of exhaust rear flange corroded

offside headlamp pattern slightly deteriorated.

offside rear shock absorber top corroded

rear chassis corroding

Fail 16 Aug 2017

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at (2.4.A.3)

both front inner wing brake pipes corroded

both rear back plate brake pipes corroded

brake servo pipe chaffed

centre section of exhaust rear flange corroded

offside headlamp pattern slightly deteriorated.

offside rear shock absorber top corroded

rear chassis corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2016 190,305 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs worn

centre exhaust , rear flange deteriorated

nearside dip beam pattern poor

offside headlamp deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated & starting to blow

slight plat in both front anti-roll bar "D" bushes

vacuum pipe on servo pump starting to split

Fail 12 Aug 2016 190,305 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs worn

centre exhaust , rear flange deteriorated

nearside dip beam pattern poor

offside headlamp deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated & starting to blow

slight plat in both front anti-roll bar "D" bushes

vacuum pipe on servo pump starting to split

Pass 6 Aug 2015 178,810 miles

both rear shock absorber top mountings corroded and offside has light misting of oil.

nearside front inner wing brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre nearly bald on inner edge

offside front inner wing brake pipe corroded

offside rear back plate brake pie corroded

offside rear tyre tread bald on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded and has slight leak of exhaust gases

Pass 30 Jul 2014 168,679 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner wing brake pipes corroded.

both wiper blade rubbers split at ends.

headlamp patterns slightly deteriorated

offside front wheel arch cover insecure

offside rear backplate brake pipe corroded

offside rear shock absorber slightly damp and top corroded

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge.

rear axle mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded and has slight leak of exhaust gases

Fail 30 Jul 2014 168,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front inner wing brake pipes corroded.

both wiper blade rubbers split at ends.

headlamp patterns slightly deteriorated

offside front wheel arch cover insecure

offside rear backplate brake pipe corroded

offside rear shock absorber slightly damp and top corroded

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge.

rear axle mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded and has slight leak of exhaust gases

Pass 31 Jul 2013 159,372 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shock absorber top mountings corroded.

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn.

brake servo pipe chaffed.

nearside front inner wing brake pipe corroded.

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

offside front inner wing brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake backplate brake pipe corroded

rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 149,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges.

both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating.

both rear shock absorber upper mountings corroded.

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn.

brake servo vacuum pipe slightly chaffed.

nail in edge of offside rear tyre tread.

nearside front inner wing brake pipe corroded.

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

offside front inner wing brake pipe corroded.

parking brake efficiency low.

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 149,130 miles

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

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges.

both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating.

both rear shock absorber upper mountings corroded.

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn.

brake servo vacuum pipe slightly chaffed.

nail in edge of offside rear tyre tread.

nearside front inner wing brake pipe corroded.

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

offside front inner wing brake pipe corroded.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 136,968 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

both rear axle mounting bushes starting to deteriorate.

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn.

nearside front inner wing brake pipe corroded.

nearside wiper blade rubber split at end.

offside front inner wing brake pipe corroded.

Fail 21 Jul 2011 136,968 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

both rear axle mounting bushes starting to deteriorate.

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn.

nearside front inner wing brake pipe corroded.

nearside wiper blade rubber split at end.

offside front inner wing brake pipe corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 125,797 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

both front inner wing steel brake pipes corroding.

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn.

nearside front tyre tread wearing low.

offside rear tyre tread wearing low.

rear axle mounting bushes starting to deteriorate.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 112,596 miles

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

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

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded.

rear axle mounting bushes slightly deteriorated.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 99,852 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn.

offside rear tyre tread worn to limit.

rear exhaust corroded.

small chip in swept area of windscreen.

wiper blade rubbers split at ends.

Fail 29 Jul 2008 99,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn.

offside rear tyre tread worn to limit.

rear exhaust corroded.

small chip in swept area of windscreen.

wiper blade rubbers split at ends.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 81,512 miles

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

front brake discs corroded.

front brake pads wearing low.

Fail 25 Oct 2005 72,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 72,143 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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CK52 BPU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CK52 BPU, 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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CK52 BPU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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