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BG52 MHF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,092 mi
Last recorded123,092 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 123,092 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 123,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 115,731 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 115,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 108,797 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 108,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 101,966 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 101,966 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Aug 2012 94,872 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 87,677 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 87,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 82,243 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 82,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both Front Brake Discs Worn from inside

Pass 2 Sep 2009 76,944 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 76,944 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 70,200 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 56,583 miles

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 8 Sep 2006 46,251 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 46,251 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BG52 MHF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MHF, 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 MHF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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