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BD52 XSO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,651 mi
Last recorded87,651 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 XSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 87,651 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 87,651 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 84,743 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres have perishing within tread pattern

Fail 24 Sep 2013 84,743 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres have perishing within tread pattern

Pass 25 Sep 2012 81,623 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 81,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres are starting to perish.

o/s/r tyre had only 8psi this was topped up to normal pressure

Pass 30 Sep 2011 77,290 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 77,290 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 77,213 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 77,213 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 71,175 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 60,246 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 57,062 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 57,062 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 50,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 XSO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XSO, 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 XSO registered?

BD52 XSO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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