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BG52 DWF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,451 mi
Last recorded94,451 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 DWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 94,451 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 94,441 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 94,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 10 Dec 2021 94,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 93,249 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n.s & o.s (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake requirements just met system may need adjustment or repair

Fail 9 Dec 2020 93,249 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n.s & o.s (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake requirements just met system may need adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Nov 2019 92,407 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 90,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns & os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust joint slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2017 86,357 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 81,607 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 76,173 miles

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

Offside Rear service brake just met brake efficiency may need adjustment or repair

coil spring corroded nsr & osr (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 70,735 miles

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

rear exhaust box outter shell slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2013 65,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 59,615 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 54,407 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 54,407 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 48,812 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 48,812 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 42,412 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 36,446 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 30,851 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 26,035 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 DWF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DWF, 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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BG52 DWF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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