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BG52 EKT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,322 mi
Last recorded74,322 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 74,322 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall slightly perrished

eml light illuminated

engine oil leak

plastic sill covers

Fail 16 Feb 2016 74,320 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall slightly perrished

eml light illuminated

engine oil leak

plastic sill covers

Pass 7 Feb 2015 69,509 miles

eml light on

Pass 8 Feb 2014 62,374 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 55,340 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 55,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 52,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 52,835 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 49,235 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 49,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 42,775 miles

brake discs worn.

nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 35,429 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges.

wiper blades starting to split.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 35,429 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on edges.

wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 24,684 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 14,976 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 5,772 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 EKT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EKT, 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 EKT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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