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BG52 PHU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,599 mi
Last recorded146,599 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 PHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2021 146,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 136,290 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 130,527 miles

All metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 117,394 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat sheild loose

Fail 5 Nov 2018 117,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat sheild loose

Pass 19 Oct 2017 107,836 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 107,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 102,976 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 102,976 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 98,103 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 89,336 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 81,735 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 75,246 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 70,039 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 64,612 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 58,562 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 55,353 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 49,819 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 39,660 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 PHU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PHU, 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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What year was BG52 PHU registered?

BG52 PHU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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