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BN52 YTS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 YTS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025
Fail 29 Jan 2025

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024
Fail 6 Jan 2024

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 82,245 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective due to condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 77,482 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 77,482 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 69,051 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 69,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 60,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres excess wear on inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2017 60,606 miles

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

front tyres excess wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 54,516 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 47,977 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 47,961 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 41,501 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 37,808 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 37,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion/pitting evident nearside front steel brakepipe,at chassis advise attention/replacement

Pass 12 Nov 2012 37,440 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion evident areas braking system/pipes

Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,139 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,678 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,329 miles

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

corrosion exhaust back box

nearside rear tyre nearing minimum legal limits

Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,508 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,098 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 17,260 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 YTS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YTS, 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 YTS registered?

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

Is BN52 YTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 YTS shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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