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BF52 VXR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,048 mi
Last recorded120,048 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 120,048 miles

Coolant leak

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front and offside front brake pipes corroded

Slight leak on power steering rack

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 104,814 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 104,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 91,897 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 79,028 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 71,096 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 64,792 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 55,648 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 55,644 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 43,596 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 VXR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VXR, 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 BF52 VXR registered?

BF52 VXR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is BF52 VXR safe to buy?

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