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BG52 GDO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,483 mi
Last recorded144,483 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2011 144,483 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 138,681 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2009 129,093 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 116,987 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 102,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear number plate laminate seperating

Pass 10 Oct 2006 82,168 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 55,759 miles

Hand brake travel.

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 GDO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG52 GDO registered?

BG52 GDO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is BG52 GDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 GDO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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