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BD52 APF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

158,754 mi
Last recorded158,754 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 APF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 158,754 miles

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

sills covered

Fail 21 Feb 2012 158,754 miles

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

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

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

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

sills covered

Pass 15 Feb 2011 142,608 miles

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

sills covered

Fail 14 Feb 2011 142,608 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

sills covered

Pass 16 Feb 2010 127,063 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 108,590 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 108,590 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 92,219 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 92,219 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 74,244 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 74,244 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant level low

engine oil level low

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

n/s/r shock absorber damp

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

rear silencer corroded (outer skin)

rear wiper split

slight engine oil leak

small chips in screen

wheels/body scratched

Fail 17 Feb 2006 53,997 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 53,997 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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BD52 APF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 APF, 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 APF registered?

BD52 APF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is BD52 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 APF shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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