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BF52 BFZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,319 mi
Last recorded139,319 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 BFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 139,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe leading to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lens damaged and repaired with tape

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 139,317 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe leading to nearside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe leading to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lens damaged and repaired with tape

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 133,470 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 133,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 128,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Nov 2017 127,806 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount insecure (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2016 119,558 miles

all rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 1 Nov 2016 119,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

all rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 11 Nov 2015 112,377 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 103,559 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 94,843 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 85,975 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 78,387 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 69,317 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 69,317 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 58,815 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,941 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 36,577 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 36,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 24,695 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 16,850 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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BF52 BFZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White 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 BF52 BFZ, 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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BF52 BFZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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