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BN52 WSD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,248 mi
Last recorded61,248 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 WSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 61,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 59,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 57,633 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 55,163 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 52,732 miles

Both rear shockers outer covers adrift

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BEAM PATTERN (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BEAM PATTERN (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 52,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shockers outer covers adrift

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BEAM PATTERN (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BEAM PATTERN (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 51,106 miles

both head lights beam pattern poor

Pass 7 Aug 2019 49,061 miles

os head light beam pattern poor

Pass 6 Aug 2018 44,872 miles

Nearside Rear Shocker corrosion to casing (Outer cover insecure)

Nearside Rear Shocker corrosion to casing (Outer cover insecure)

Pass 7 Aug 2017 41,380 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front gearbox mount deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and dust sleeve insecure (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and dust sleeve insecure (2.7.2a)

Rear washer inop

Pass 8 Aug 2016 37,257 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 32,435 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 32,435 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 28,301 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 25,242 miles

n/s/r tyre2mm on inner and outer .

sill covers .

Pass 7 Aug 2012 24,208 miles

sill covers fitted.

Fail 7 Aug 2012 24,208 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sill covers fitted.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 23,004 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 21,784 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,003 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 20,002 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 17,279 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edge.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack slightly damp.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 17,279 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edge.

Steering rack slightly damp.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 14,016 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 10,435 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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 WSD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN52 WSD registered?

BN52 WSD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is BN52 WSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 WSD shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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