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AX52 BBK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,206 mi
Last recorded124,206 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 BBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 124,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel rim is a steel rim the rest are alloy

Offside Front has slight play at the upper McPherson strut mount

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust rubbers are slightly deteriorated

headlamp beam images could be better

Pass 19 Nov 2018 103,130 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside wheel rims are steel offside is alloy

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perrished

various exhaust rubbers are slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2018 103,129 miles

Brake performance not tested due to incorrect tyre size across the same axle (1.2.1 (g))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r and n/s/f steel rims fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2017 90,009 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inside edges

exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 18 Nov 2016 77,905 miles

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

Offside Front tyre on 2mm ok at time of test

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking but ok at time of test

Rear shocks corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2016 77,895 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front tyre on 2mm ok at time of test

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking but ok at time of test

Rear shocks corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 75,261 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 75,259 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 72,451 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 72,432 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 69,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust flange in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2011 53,403 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,240 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,083 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 29,076 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 25,974 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 21,717 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 17,806 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

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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AX52 BBK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AX52 BBK, 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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AX52 BBK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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