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BD52 OAC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,294 mi
Last recorded137,294 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 OAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 137,294 miles

Exhaust centre to rear box joining flange poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f inner face poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

all rear brake pipe's have slight corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2020 137,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Exhaust centre to rear box joining flange poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f inner face poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

all rear brake pipe's have slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2019 128,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension top mount

Fail 20 Jun 2019 128,267 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension top mount

Pass 20 Jun 2018 116,212 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake load sensing valve/linkage shows only slight movement when tested.

near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm and shows deep splits.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off and near side front flexi brake hose ferules show extensive corrosion/pitting.

off and near side front suspension strut top mountings show play.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

off side front screen washer jets supply no fluid.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear, is worn bald at both edges and shows splits.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 103,627 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

new pad's fitted on old disc's. disc's in poor condition

rear brake's showing 20% Imbalance

Fail 22 Jun 2017 103,627 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

new pad's fitted on old disc's. disc's in poor condition

rear brake's showing 20% Imbalance

Pass 18 Jun 2016 92,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

at least 2 metal mountings are detached from and not supporting the exhaust system.

exhaust shows corrosion.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 15%.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 75,053 miles

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

at least 1 metal mounting is detattched from and not supporting the exhaust system.

brake load sensing valve/linkage shows only slight movement when tested.

exhaust shows corrosion.

near side front flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion/pitting.

near side rear parking brake shows a low performance effort.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off side front flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion/pitting.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 55,209 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

at least 1 exhaust metal mounting is detattched from and not supporting the exhaust system.

exhaust shows corrosion.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 47,890 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

at least 1 metal exhaust mount is detattched fromand not supporting the system.

exhaust shows corrosion.

Fail 8 Aug 2013 47,890 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

at least 1 metal exhaust mount is detattched fromand not supporting the system.

exhaust shows corrosion.

off side front wiper blade rubber is split and smearing the screen.

Pass 25 Aug 2012 41,094 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corrosion.

near side rear wheel beraing shows extensive play.

off side front, off side rear and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

Fail 16 Aug 2012 41,094 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corrosion.

near side rear wheel beraing shows extensive play.

off side front, off side rear and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 31,696 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

back box rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2010 29,608 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 27,384 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 25,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 25,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2007 22,577 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 19,711 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 OAC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OAC, 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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BD52 OAC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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