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BG52 RYH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

200,643 mi
Last recorded200,643 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 RYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 200,643 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2013 199,089 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 193,230 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 193,210 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 184,198 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 181,527 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 181,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer in a poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2009 166,091 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 166,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 143,746 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 143,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 122,886 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 122,886 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 RYH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RYH, 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 RYH registered?

BG52 RYH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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