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AX52 BOF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,796 mi
Last recorded71,796 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 BOF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 71,796 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 71,796 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 62,941 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 62,941 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 54,926 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Oct 2020 54,926 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 May 2019 43,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2016 41,622 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 41,622 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 34,287 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre has screw in

Pass 13 Dec 2012 32,006 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 6 Dec 2011 29,557 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 27,212 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 24,614 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 22,022 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 19,210 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 13,995 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 13,995 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 BOF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BOF, 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 BOF registered?

AX52 BOF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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