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BG52 TZK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,316 mi
Last recorded103,316 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 103,316 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from O/S of radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 103,316 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from O/S of radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 93,286 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 93,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 88,199 miles

Coolant level low.

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 88,197 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Coolant level low.

Engine Management light on.

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 87,251 miles

some scuffing on windscreen

unable to check condition of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2013 88,123 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 85,077 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 83,469 miles

slight scuffing on windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2011 77,821 miles

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

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

Slight damage to N/S door mirror casing.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 65,695 miles

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 27 Nov 2009 55,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 51,371 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,795 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,679 miles

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

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

near side front tyre as small cut in tread

Pass 25 Mar 2006 24,393 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 TZK 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 76.5%.

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 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 TZK, 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 TZK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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