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BG52 GDU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,624 mi
Last recorded98,624 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 GDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 98,624 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 95,657 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 91,717 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 88,793 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 84,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 79,606 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 74,763 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 67,718 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 67,718 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 61,703 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 56,297 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 48,407 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 42,836 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 33,696 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 33,696 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine oil leak.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 23,782 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 GDU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GDU, 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 GDU registered?

BG52 GDU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is BG52 GDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 GDU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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