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BG52 EGZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,287 mi
Last recorded136,287 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 EGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 136,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear ex box corroded

front headlight lens discoloured

play in os and ns top suspension mountains

Fail 23 Oct 2017 136,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear ex box corroded

front headlight lens discoloured

play in os and ns top suspension mountains

Pass 19 Oct 2016 129,002 miles

Nearside Front slight playin top mountain

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

oil level low

Pass 16 Oct 2015 120,330 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 112,338 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

brake service pedal worn smooth on edge

Fail 14 Oct 2014 112,338 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

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

brake service pedal worn smooth on edge

Pass 11 Oct 2013 107,012 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has light damage to outer wall

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust back box outer casing corroded

slight leak on nearside of steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2012 102,123 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2012

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2011 91,118 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 91,118 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 82,203 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 82,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 70,272 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 60,505 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 49,036 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 26 Oct 2006 38,555 miles

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

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 EGZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EGZ, 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 EGZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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