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BF52 VZY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,181 mi
Last recorded143,181 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 143,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion in general to exhaust

Pass 1 May 2019 138,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2019 138,053 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 131,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 117,026 miles

rear silencer poor condition

sill covers fitted

some tarnishing of headlamp lenses

Pass 9 May 2016 102,487 miles

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Some uneven wear on both rear tyres inner edges

Fail 14 May 2015 83,093 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 83,093 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2014 64,835 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 56,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

exhaust system corroded

front wipers smearing

Fail 20 May 2013 56,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

front wipers smearing

Pass 29 May 2012 46,050 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking

slight play in offside front top strut mount

wear to front brake discs

Pass 4 Jun 2011 38,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front disc slightly worn

Fail 4 Jun 2011 38,405 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front disc slightly worn

Pass 23 Aug 2010 34,920 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 29,822 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,652 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 15,950 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 5,822 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 VZY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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