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BD52 WCV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,256 mi
Last recorded140,256 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 WCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 140,256 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into ferrul of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 140,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into ferrul of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 132,434 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 132,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 126,657 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 126,634 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 118,039 miles

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

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

all coil springs corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 28 Sep 2015 118,039 miles

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

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

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

all coil springs corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 29 Sep 2014 109,585 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2014 109,585 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 16 May 2013 104,528 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front windscreen wipers do park up correctly

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wing mirroe missing back cover

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2012 96,270 miles

Front number plate craked

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 88,971 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 88,971 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 85,031 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 85,031 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 76,093 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 69,271 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 59,141 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 46,450 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 WCV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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