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BF52 VYJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,080 mi
Last recorded101,080 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 VYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 101,080 miles

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

Nearside rear seatbelt buckle case missing

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 90,095 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 90,094 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wipers have only just met minimum requirements

Pass 16 Apr 2012 78,641 miles

nearsiude rear belt catch casing missing - operation not affected

offside front top anti roll bar link gaiter deteriorated

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 68,190 miles

nearside rear belt catch incomplete - operation not affected

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2011 68,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear belt catch incomplete - operation not affected

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2010 56,257 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 56,204 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 43,560 miles

front brake pads appear wearing thin

Fail 8 Apr 2009 43,560 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads appear wearing thin

Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,743 miles

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

f/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,810 miles

Offside 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 8 Nov 2006 22,291 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 15,551 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 VYJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

BF52 VYJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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