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BG52 SWF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,425 mi
Last recorded102,425 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 102,425 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 99,620 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

near side rear tyre slight worn inner edge & cracking

off side front mirror slight cracked

off side front tyre worn inner edge

off side rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2013 99,617 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

near side rear tyre slight worn inner edge & cracking

off side front mirror slight cracked

off side front tyre worn inner edge

off side rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2012 95,986 miles

near side front top suspension muonting slight play

near side front tyre slight worn inner edge

near side rear tyre cracking

off side front tyre slight worn inner edge

off side rear tyre cracking

Fail 16 Jun 2012 95,986 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side front top suspension muonting slight play

near side front tyre slight worn inner edge

near side rear tyre cracking

off side front tyre slight worn inner edge

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2011 81,549 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 81,548 miles

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

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

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

near side rear tyre slight cracking

off side rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2010 60,952 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front top suspension mounting slight play

both rear tyres cracked & worn inner edges

near side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

Pass 19 Mar 2010 60,952 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front top suspension mounting slight play

both rear tyres cracked & worn inner edges

near side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

Pass 6 Feb 2009 37,124 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 37,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 23,617 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 23,617 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 14,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 14,298 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 SWF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SWF, 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 SWF registered?

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

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