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BD52 VVG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,687 mi
Last recorded119,687 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 VVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 119,687 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

eingine oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2018 118,308 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 117,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 115,986 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 115,905 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 115,888 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 108,065 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 108,065 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 90,696 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 90,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 75,498 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 61,684 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 55,999 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 55,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 51,836 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 51,836 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,496 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 46,496 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 27,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VVG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD52 VVG registered?

BD52 VVG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 December 2002.

Is BD52 VVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 VVG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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