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AO52 BHV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 BHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016
Fail 11 Nov 2016

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015

Aftermarket speedometer fitted in place of original, no odometer present.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2015

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Substantial crack (8.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Aftermarket speedometer fitted in place of original, no odometer present.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 116,104 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 114,767 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 109,191 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 103,282 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 94,433 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 86,311 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 76,969 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 76,969 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 68,278 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2006 58,004 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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AO52 BHV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO52 BHV, 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 AO52 BHV registered?

AO52 BHV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is AO52 BHV safe to buy?

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