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BG52 LLN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,857 mi
Last recorded120,857 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 LLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 120,857 miles

engine management lamp on

front exhaust flexy pipe has slight blow

front number plate discolouring

nearside headlamp lens tarnished

nearside rear lamp lens damage

number plate lamp lens security

oil leak from engine

washers partially inoperative

Fail 20 Mar 2018 120,812 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside headlamp lens tarnished

nearside rear lamp lens damage

number plate lamp lens security

oil leak from engine

washers partially inoperative

engine management lamp on

front exhaust flexy pipe has slight blow

front number plate discolouring

Pass 23 Mar 2017 114,155 miles

headlamps tarnishing

middle exhaust box corroding

nearside rear tyre worn low

Fail 21 Mar 2017 114,095 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box and middle (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60X15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

headlamps tarnishing

middle exhaust box corroding

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 22 Mar 2016 107,783 miles

both front tyres worn to edges

headlamps tarnishing

oil leak from engine

rear axel bushes splitting and perishing

slight damage to nearside rear lamp lens

slight lift to offside and nearside top shock mountains

Fail 21 Mar 2016 107,781 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres worn to edges

headlamps tarnishing

oil leak from engine

rear axel bushes splitting and perishing

slight damage to nearside rear lamp lens

slight lift to offside and nearside top shock mountains

Pass 23 Mar 2015 101,609 miles

brake pipes corroding

front tyres worn on edges

head lamp lenses tarnishing

nearside rear tyre worn low

rear axle bushes split and perishing

slight damage to nearside rear lamp lens

slight play in steering arms

Pass 24 Mar 2014 95,721 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroding

offide inner washer jet inoperative

Fail 24 Mar 2014 95,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre and rear exhaust corroding

offide inner washer jet inoperative

Pass 12 Mar 2013 89,922 miles

exhaust corroding

metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre damage to outer side wall

Pass 20 Mar 2012 83,111 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 20 Mar 2012 83,106 miles

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2011 76,181 miles

front brake discs worn and brake pads worn low

Fail 14 Mar 2011 76,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs worn and brake pads worn low

Pass 8 Mar 2010 69,324 miles

both rear springs corroding

front tyres worn low

rear exhaust corroding

rear number plate discolouring

rear tyres worn on edges

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing area

Fail 8 Mar 2010 69,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear springs corroding

front tyres worn low

rear exhaust corroding

rear number plate discolouring

rear tyres worn on edges

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing area

Fail 23 Mar 2009 63,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre wall damaged

rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2009 63,505 miles

rear of exhaust corroded

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,950 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,848 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 37,144 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 35,370 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 LLN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LLN, 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 LLN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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