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BG52 FLV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,915 mi
Last recorded162,915 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 FLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 162,915 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 164,363 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 157,213 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 157,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 151,252 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 151,248 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 145,853 miles

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

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 27 Sep 2011 137,395 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 128,486 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 118,875 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 118,875 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 108,447 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007

Exhaust back box corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2006 90,717 miles

ADV SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 90,717 miles

ADV SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BG52 FLV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FLV, 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 FLV registered?

BG52 FLV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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