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BF52 VYK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,490 mi
Last recorded88,490 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 88,490 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 122,156 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 122,156 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 58,399 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 42,110 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 26,440 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 VYK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VYK, 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 VYK registered?

BF52 VYK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is BF52 VYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 VYK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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