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BG52 OEW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

208,251 mi
Last recorded208,251 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 OEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 208,251 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 201,331 miles

Advise n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Advise o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2015 201,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Advise n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Advise o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 177,588 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

cut in o/s front tyre sidewall not exposing cords

lift in both front suspension top mountings not evident with weight on suspension

n/s front sidelight dim

rear exhaust deteriorated and has minor gas leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 177,588 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

cut in o/s front tyre sidewall not exposing cords

lift in both front suspension top mountings not evident with weight on suspension

n/s front sidelight dim

rear exhaust deteriorated and has minor gas leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 151,789 miles

both rear and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Apr 2013 151,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

nail in n/s rear tyre tread [punctured]

Pass 12 Apr 2012 130,676 miles

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

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

n/s front position light slightly dim

Pass 7 Apr 2011 107,929 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 107,929 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

O/S/F AND N/S/F WIPER BLADES SPLIT

Pass 16 Apr 2010 87,792 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 87,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 65,011 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 61,523 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 50,657 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 41,482 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 OEW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OEW, 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 OEW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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