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BG52 LHT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,336 mi
Last recorded88,336 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 88,336 miles

MIL on dash

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox - ns diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread HEAVILY deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 88,336 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MIL on dash

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox - ns diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread HEAVILY deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 78,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve to flex - Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve to flex - Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 78,623 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve to flex - Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve to flex - Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 71,253 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 71,253 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 61,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Back at Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 61,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Back at Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 55,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Fail 5 Nov 2019 55,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 53,177 miles

Offside Front slight movement in suspension top mount

Pass 13 Oct 2017 51,425 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 49,558 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 47,678 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 5 Nov 2015 47,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 10 Nov 2014 45,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 42,759 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 Oct 2012 40,626 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 38,618 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Nov 2010 36,086 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 32,308 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 28,359 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 24,192 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 19,257 miles

REAR EXHAUST SECTION POOR AND WEAK ,CORRODING.

Pass 22 Nov 2005 14,493 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 LHT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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