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BF52 WCA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

172,533 mi
Last recorded172,533 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 WCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 172,533 miles

Advise both front inner brake discs corroded

Advise handbrake lever adjustment

Advise offside front head light faded

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/R15 88H (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 172,422 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported Flexi hose (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Advise both front inner brake discs corroded

Advise handbrake lever adjustment

Advise offside front head light faded

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/R15 88H (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 159,458 miles

Child seat fitted to off side rear

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

LPG filler cover missing

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 159,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted to off side rear

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

LPG filler cover missing

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 153,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to near side rear

nail in off side rear tyre

slight exhaust blow from front section

Fail 28 Jul 2014 153,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to near side rear

nail in off side rear tyre

slight exhaust blow from front section

Pass 1 Aug 2013 142,488 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 29 Jul 2013 142,486 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jul 2012 130,543 miles

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

slight rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Jul 2012 130,543 miles

slight rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 24 May 2011 108,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/ and o/s door mirror covers taped into position,mirrors still securely mounted.

Fail 23 May 2011 108,961 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/ and o/s door mirror covers taped into position,mirrors still securely mounted.

Pass 18 May 2010 81,884 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s mirror cover taped on.

Fail 18 May 2010 81,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s mirror cover taped on.

Pass 16 May 2009 57,495 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2009 57,495 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 47,973 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 35,225 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 35,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 17,250 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 WCA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WCA, 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 WCA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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