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BG52 SZY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,582 mi
Last recorded61,582 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 SZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,582 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 61,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 60,882 miles

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box skin slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 60,876 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box skin slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,590 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Mar 2015 55,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,522 miles

Backbox corroded

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,007 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 45,445 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 41,968 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 37,806 miles

brake pads not checked

sill not checked due to sill covers

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 12 Aug 2008 30,811 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 25,588 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 19,569 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 13,967 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 SZY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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