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AX52 BCZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,377 mi
Last recorded84,377 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 BCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 84,377 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 82,420 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 82,420 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 70,468 miles

near side front tyre wall damage

off side rear tyre perishing

Fail 21 Oct 2013 70,468 miles

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

off side rear tyre perishing

near side front tyre wall damage

Pass 10 Dec 2012 67,276 miles

osr tyre has craking round edge od tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2011 63,140 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 59,797 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 54,507 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 54,507 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 48,620 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 41,377 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 33,901 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 26,869 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 26,869 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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AX52 BCZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BCZ, 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 AX52 BCZ registered?

AX52 BCZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AX52 BCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 BCZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX52 BCZ have outstanding finance?

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