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BG52 XMV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,936 mi
Last recorded106,936 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 XMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 106,936 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 106,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 97,282 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2012 92,134 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 85,094 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 77,705 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 70,402 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 53,278 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 47,292 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 33,864 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005

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

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

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

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 XMV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 XMV, 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 XMV registered?

BG52 XMV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is BG52 XMV safe to buy?

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