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BF52 WBY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2019

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at union with rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened backing plate corrded (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened backing plate corroded (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 137,320 miles

Front Upper both strut top mounts slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2017 128,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 117,880 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 107,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 92,488 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 92,486 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 79,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rear joint corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 71,811 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,289 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 62,289 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 53,185 miles

both front discs slightly pitted

Fail 11 Aug 2010 53,185 miles

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

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

both front discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Aug 2009 43,623 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 43,621 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 43,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 40,355 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate backing separating

Pass 14 Nov 2006 31,105 miles

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

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 WBY 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 72.2%.

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 WBY, 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 WBY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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