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BF52 VZX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,449 mi
Last recorded128,449 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 128,449 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 128,075 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 113,321 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 113,237 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 94,854 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 94,733 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 81,629 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 81,613 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 63,792 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 50,011 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 50,002 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 49,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,176 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,604 miles

both front to rear brake pipes rusting slightly

rear exhaust box corroded on outer skin but not leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2009 19,502 miles

o/s rear tyre has cuts in tread but no cords showing at time of inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,606 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 13,569 miles

1)corrosion to rear exhaust box outer layers.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 10,062 miles

1 front wipers smearing screen

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 VZX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VZX, 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 VZX registered?

BF52 VZX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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The MOT history for BF52 VZX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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