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BG52 UAH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,507 mi
Last recorded130,507 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 UAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 130,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear shock absorber severely corroded but not preventing function

Wipers not stopping in the correct position

Fail 1 Nov 2017 130,503 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear shock absorber severely corroded but not preventing function

Wipers not stopping in the correct position

Pass 31 Oct 2016 127,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 127,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 123,872 miles

Childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seatbelt

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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust rubber broken

Fail 23 Oct 2015 123,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seatbelt

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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust rubber broken

Pass 24 Oct 2014 118,589 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 112,680 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 107,360 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 101,449 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 101,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 95,002 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2009 90,059 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 85,333 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 82,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 82,764 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 75,864 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 75,864 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 56,985 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 UAH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 UAH, 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 UAH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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