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BF52 VZS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

200,243 mi
Last recorded200,243 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 200,243 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 200,243 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 185,012 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 185,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.6a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 171,099 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 171,099 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 154,593 miles

Oil leak

offside headlamp glass slightly misted

Fail 21 Jun 2014 154,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

offside headlamp glass slightly misted

Pass 26 Jun 2013 139,004 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 132,394 miles

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

Oil leak

missfire/ engine malfunction light illuminated

Fail 8 Feb 2013 132,394 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

missfire/ engine malfunction light illuminated

Pass 6 Feb 2012 118,711 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 118,711 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 105,230 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 105,230 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 91,140 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2010 91,140 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 76,523 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 60,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 13,259 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 13,259 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 34,634 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 VZS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VZS, 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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BF52 VZS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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