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BG52 GJV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,953 mi
Last recorded161,953 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 GJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 161,953 miles

end plate of centre silencer cracked

nearside inner wing corroding

Fail 6 Jan 2015 161,919 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

offside headlight bracket broken

nearside inner wing corroding

end plate of centre silencer cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2014 141,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres getting low

brake fluid below maximum

slight drag on offside front brake

Pass 2 Jan 2013 120,490 miles

wiper marks on screen

Pass 5 Jan 2012 115,261 miles

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly

wiper marks on screen

Pass 3 Jan 2011 111,946 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 111,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 105,997 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 107,041 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 107,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2008 97,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 80,039 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 80,039 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 59,309 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 GJV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJV, 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 GJV registered?

BG52 GJV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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