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BG52 SZP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 SZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2014

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine management light lit

engine oil level low

ns headlight lens slightly deteriorated

os front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2014

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light lit

engine oil level low

ns headlight lens slightly deteriorated

os front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2013 94,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light lit

metal brake pipes to rear flexhoses slightly corroded

os rear brake has been hot at some time

Pass 11 Dec 2013 94,118 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light lit

metal brake pipes to rear flexhoses slightly corroded

os rear brake has been hot at some time

Fail 9 Dec 2013 94,043 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light lit

metal brake pipes to rear flexhoses slightly corroded

os rear brake has been hot at some time

Pass 21 Nov 2012 83,926 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 83,926 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 75,876 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 69,191 miles

surface rust on brake pipes

surface rust on coil spring n/s/r

corrosion on exhaust system and joint

surface corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

Fail 3 Dec 2010 69,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on exhaust system and joint

surface corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

surface rust on brake pipes

surface rust on coil spring n/s/r

Pass 5 Aug 2009 55,059 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

adv rear silencer rusted

Fail 5 Aug 2009 55,059 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

adv rear silencer rusted

Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,572 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 33,499 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 30,651 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 26,204 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 26,204 miles

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

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 SZP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SZP, 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 SZP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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