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BN52 RZV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,736 mi
Last recorded62,736 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 RZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 62,736 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 55,435 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 55,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 48,067 miles

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

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

wear to nearside front tyre outer edge

Fail 23 Oct 2010 47,918 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

wear to nearside front tyre outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,960 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 38,885 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Spare tyre defective

nearside and offside rear brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and close to the legal limit

nearside outer cv boot has signs of grease but no visible splits

offside front tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

rear tyres are of a different size to the front

Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,384 miles

n/s door mirror outer case missing

Fail 12 Sep 2006 31,384 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

n/s door mirror outer case missing

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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BN52 RZV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN52 RZV, 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 BN52 RZV registered?

BN52 RZV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is BN52 RZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 RZV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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