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BG52 GAX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,898 mi
Last recorded100,898 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 GAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 100,898 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2015 100,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 93,423 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 93,423 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 87,638 miles

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

engine managment light on

rear box crodded

Fail 16 Mar 2013 87,638 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine managment light on

rear box crodded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 82,211 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 82,210 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 78,864 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 78,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 70,295 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 70,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 62,020 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 56,118 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 56,040 miles

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 49,087 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

number plates deteriorating just pass mot

Pass 13 Nov 2006 49,087 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

number plates deteriorating just pass mot

Pass 16 Nov 2005 41,045 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 GAX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 GAX, 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 GAX registered?

BG52 GAX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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