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BF52 VXO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,106 mi
Last recorded170,106 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 VXO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 170,106 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 170,106 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 157,993 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front TYRE WARN BADLY ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 151,608 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Dec 2013 142,535 miles

oil leak on engine & gearbox

Pass 14 Nov 2012 131,783 miles

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

Oil leak

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

rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2011 123,758 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 123,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2010 114,191 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2010 114,191 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2009 94,884 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 75,761 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 62,874 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 52,556 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 52,556 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 41,083 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 VXO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXO, 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 BF52 VXO registered?

BF52 VXO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is BF52 VXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 VXO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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