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BF52 VXV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,945 mi
Last recorded61,945 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 VXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 61,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 59,632 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 59,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 57,633 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 57,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,783 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 53,381 miles

o/s/r tyre started to perish

Pass 20 Feb 2015 51,912 miles

Front brake pipes starting to corrode but not considered to be excessive

Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,431 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,971 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,548 miles

LH Rear tyre out of round

Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,002 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 22,447 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 16,141 miles

outer sill obscured by plastic sill covers

Pass 14 Apr 2008 8,395 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 6,657 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 4,176 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 VXV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VXV, 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 VXV registered?

BF52 VXV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is BF52 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 VXV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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