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DK02 BKE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,258 mi
Last recorded148,258 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 BKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 148,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad low not below 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn spring heavily corroded, not seriously weak'end or broke (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad low not below 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring worn spring heavily corroded, not seriously weak'end or broke (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 142,984 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 136,902 miles

brake pipes front too rear

Fail 12 Jun 2014 136,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2013 126,517 miles

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 9 Jun 2012 118,738 miles

brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2012 118,738 miles

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

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

brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2011 109,050 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs pitted

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 109,050 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs pitted

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 103,561 miles

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

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm tread depth limit 1.6mm and perrished.

rear reg plate deteriorated.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 92,823 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

rear reg plate deteriorated.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 92,823 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

rear reg plate deteriorated.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 81,967 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 81,967 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 70,110 miles

rear tyres worn close to limit

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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DK02 BKE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DK02 BKE, 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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DK02 BKE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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