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BG52 XMZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

101,244 mi
Last recorded101,244 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 XMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 101,244 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 101,244 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 98,414 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 98,399 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 94,688 miles

ADVISE;175/70/14 TYRE/WHEEL FITTED TO FRONT 195/60/15 WHEEL/TYRE ON REAR.

BATTERY LOOSE.

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

N/S/R TYRE;NAILED AND APPROACHING TREAD BARS.

O/S/F WHEEL IMPACTED,ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

O/S/R TYRE;NAILED AND APPROACHING TREAD BARS.

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED.

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 94,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE;175/70/14 TYRE/WHEEL FITTED TO FRONT 195/60/15 WHEEL/TYRE ON REAR.

BATTERY LOOSE.

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

N/S/F HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED.

N/S/R TYRE;NAILED AND APPROACHING TREAD BARS.

O/S/F WHEEL IMPACTED,ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

O/S/R TYRE;NAILED AND APPROACHING TREAD BARS.

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED.

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 87,819 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear bumper damage but not sharp

Pass 30 Mar 2012 87,819 miles

rear bumper damage but not sharp

Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,015 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 78,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 64,309 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 64,309 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 51,767 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 47,032 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 47,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 40,360 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 36,657 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 33,772 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 33,772 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 XMZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XMZ, 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 XMZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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