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BG52 DTO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,871 mi
Last recorded97,871 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 DTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 97,871 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 97,871 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 95,894 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 94,337 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 92,132 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 92,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 87,496 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

rear silencer hanger broken, exhaust still secure

Pass 30 Mar 2011 79,629 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 67,760 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 67,760 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2009 61,556 miles

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

n/s/f strut mount worn

Pass 12 May 2008 51,632 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)

Pass 18 May 2007 41,942 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 38,601 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 DTO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG52 DTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG52 DTO registered?

BG52 DTO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is BG52 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 DTO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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