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BG52 GJU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,684 mi
Last recorded165,684 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 GJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 165,684 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 165,671 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

eml light on dash/fault

oil leak

oil level on min

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - (1758014) ageing & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 156,382 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 147,059 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 135,517 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 127,473 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 111,618 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 111,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 101,040 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 89,129 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 79,012 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 62,576 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 61,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2005 47,140 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 47,011 miles

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

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 GJU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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