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BG52 YNR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,189 mi
Last recorded102,189 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 102,189 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 101,526 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 99,312 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 98,310 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 96,502 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 95,261 miles

COOLANT HEADER TANK LOW.

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING RACK SHOWING SIGN OF POSSIBLE LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 95,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

COOLANT HEADER TANK LOW.

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING RACK SHOWING SIGN OF POSSIBLE LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 94,431 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 94,431 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 93,553 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

eml is illuminated

Fail 3 Oct 2017 93,553 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml is illuminated

Pass 24 Oct 2016 92,795 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 90,855 miles

front brake disc worn not weakened

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 90,855 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front inner (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake disc worn not weakened

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 89,574 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc lipped

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 89,574 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc lipped

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 86,968 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 86,968 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 82,381 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on

nearside door mirror cowl missing

Fail 29 Oct 2012 82,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on

nearside door mirror cowl missing

Pass 26 Oct 2011 78,816 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 75,249 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 71,326 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 18 Oct 2008 63,585 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 60,578 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 47,558 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 34,578 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 YNR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YNR, 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 YNR registered?

BG52 YNR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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