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BG52 GWK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,460 mi
Last recorded95,460 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 GWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2017 95,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Dec 2017 95,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 86,901 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 86,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 78,123 miles

Exhaust system corrosion.

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 71,060 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box detoriated

Pass 6 Nov 2013 60,529 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 49,618 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 49,618 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 42,741 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Nov 2010 38,586 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 32,143 miles

front brake pads getting low , rear reg light lens broken

Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,355 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 21,152 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 16,654 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 GWK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GWK, 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 GWK registered?

BG52 GWK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is BG52 GWK safe to buy?

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