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BD52 AOE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,969 mi
Last recorded135,969 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 AOE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 135,969 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 135,969 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 126,728 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 126,584 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 110,937 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 99,939 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 88,579 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 78,431 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 76,689 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 73,893 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 70,347 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 66,491 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 62,684 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 59,392 miles

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 5 Jan 2006 59,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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BD52 AOE 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 80%.

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 BD52 AOE, 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 BD52 AOE registered?

BD52 AOE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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