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BG52 YZZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,162 mi
Last recorded120,162 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 YZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 120,162 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 120,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 118,779 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 117,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2014 115,215 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 115,215 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 112,216 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

n/s/front headlight kick up slightly low

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2013 112,216 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/front headlight kick up slightly low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 105,206 miles

both sills covered in plastic trim

oil leak

osf tyre worn on inner edge on legal limit

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2011 10,906 miles

both sills covered in plastic trim

both wipers spliting

front brake discs geting thin

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2010 95,737 miles

both sills covered in plastic trim

front brake discs geting thin

front inner brake pads look low

nail in nsf tyre

osf nsr and osr tyre worn close to limits

rear exhaust box corroding

slight weap from nsf steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2009 92,089 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 92,089 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyre worn on inner edges

nsf wing mirror damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2008 84,783 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 78,197 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 66,075 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 YZZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YZZ, 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 YZZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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