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BN52 SXF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 SXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Mounts broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective One back box mounting split & broken, the other is very badly perished and about to break. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2020

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2020

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi pipe to middle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi pipe to middle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016

All rear brake pipes are corroded.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016

All rear brake pipes are corroded.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 45,912 miles

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

miles not illumanation

rear exhaust box corroded

streeing rack lsight leak

Fail 5 Aug 2014 44,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres are on 4mm

milometer bulb inop - just about managed to see mileage with a torch

oil is off the dipstick - recomend a service

rear number plate is a bit poor

rear silencer is corroded

steering rack is leaking and may fail next year

Pass 5 Aug 2014 44,710 miles

front tyres are on 4mm

milometer bulb inop - just about managed to see mileage with a torch

oil is off the dipstick - recomend a service

rear number plate is a bit poor

rear silencer is corroded

steering rack is leaking and may fail next year

Pass 22 Jul 2013 42,457 miles

could do with a n/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread & i think it may be throught to cords

had to top up engine oil off dipstick

rear silencer is a bit corroded check next mot

Pass 9 Aug 2012 40,243 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 37,856 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 34,360 miles

handbrake efficiency bit poor-recomend check/adjust drum brakes

Pass 12 Aug 2009 31,021 miles

oil bit low

will need front tyres in aprox 1500mls worn on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,217 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 24,103 miles

recomend front wiper blades-smearing

Pass 14 Sep 2006 21,163 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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BN52 SXF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BN52 SXF, 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 SXF registered?

BN52 SXF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for BN52 SXF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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