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BF52 VZU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,090 mi
Last recorded84,090 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 84,090 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 84,089 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 72,260 miles

Both rear coil springs slight corrosion.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Small section front to rear brake line slight corrosion.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 60,317 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 60,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 57,610 miles

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

rear silencer mountsbracket corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2012 54,909 miles

rear exhaust corroded but serviceable

Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,224 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 52,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,391 miles

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

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

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

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 16 Oct 2009 46,782 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,152 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 38,815 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2006 17,179 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 16,201 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 VZU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VZU, 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 VZU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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