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BG52 BFX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,823 mi
Last recorded167,823 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 BFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 167,823 miles

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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both headlamp beam images poor

brake pedal anti slip worn

coolant light on

offside front wheel slight bind

oil leak

rear brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust rubber mount split

surface corrosion underneath on some components

windscreen washers poor operation

Pass 3 Nov 2015 159,636 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both headlights beam images poor

brake pedal rubber worn

diesel emissions high

nearside headlight deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

offside rear shock absorber cover deteriorated

oil leak

rear number plate light deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2014 150,253 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 140,017 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 140,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 129,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 118,819 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 118,712 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 107,898 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 107,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 97,579 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on both inner edges

n/s/f haed lamp lense starting to fade

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Fail 12 Oct 2009 97,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both front tyres wearing on both inner edges

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 30 Oct 2008 79,649 miles

Oil leak

ns headlamp faded

Fail 29 Oct 2008 79,649 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

nsf headlamp faded

oil leak around sump

Fail 29 Oct 2008 79,649 miles

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

nsf headlamp faded

oil leak around sump

Pass 29 Oct 2007 62,645 miles

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

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

both front discs worn

both outer handbrake cables knotted

front lights slightly loose

rivers side seatbelt twisted

Pass 11 Oct 2006 46,038 miles

n/s/f headlamp slighlty damaged †

Pass 6 Oct 2005 30,662 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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BG52 BFX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel 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 BG52 BFX, 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 BG52 BFX registered?

BG52 BFX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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