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BG52 YYJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,069 mi
Last recorded114,069 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 YYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 114,069 miles

both rear tyres worn low on edges

Fail 22 Dec 2015 114,069 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres worn low on edges

engine management light staying on

Pass 9 Jan 2015 108,275 miles

both rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 3 Jan 2014 101,589 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 101,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 90,812 miles

headlamp image fading

n/s/r and o/s/r tyresw slightly mishapen on inner edge

Fail 20 Dec 2012 90,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion to rear exhaust joints

headlamp image fading

n/s/r and o/s/r tyresw slightly mishapen on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2011 80,813 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing low inside edge and slight cut

n/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

o/s headlamp image fading

rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Fail 7 Dec 2011 80,813 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing low inside edge and slight cut

n/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

o/s headlamp image fading

rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2010 71,749 miles

both rear tyres near wear limits// rear brake pads close too limits//front number plate damaged//

Pass 30 Nov 2009 63,331 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 63,331 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates deteriated

Pass 23 Dec 2008 53,995 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 44,789 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 44,789 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 36,486 miles

"nails" in both rear tyre tread areas

Fail 12 Dec 2006 36,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

"nails" in both rear tyre tread areas

Pass 10 Dec 2005 28,430 miles

nail nearside rear tyre

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 YYJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 YYJ, 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 YYJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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