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BG52 GXK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,216 mi
Last recorded107,216 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 GXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 107,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2018 102,693 miles

All brake pipes have light corrosion

Nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2018 102,677 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes have light corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 97,592 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 90,589 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Front tyre worn ion inner edge almost to cords needs changing asap

Rear exhaust box corroded

battery loose

oil leak

windscreen damage

Fail 16 Jun 2016 90,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 87w (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Front tyre worn ion inner edge almost to cords needs changing asap

Rear exhaust box corroded

battery loose

oil leak

windscreen damage

Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,620 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

coolant level low

n/s/f tyre underinflated

o/s/f fog lamp glass broken

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2014 74,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

battery loose

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 62,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 May 2012 56,173 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 49,987 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 49,987 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 46,761 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 43,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s wiper split

Pass 30 May 2008 38,816 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 35,045 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 35,045 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 30,580 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 26,238 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 26,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 GXK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GXK, 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 GXK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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