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BS52 POW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,986 mi
Last recorded85,986 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS52 POW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 85,986 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 81,418 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 81,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 74,383 miles

REAR EXHAUST POOR

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 67,743 miles

HEADLIGHTS POOR

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

REAR EXHAUST POOR

Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,743 miles

HEADLIGHTS POOR

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR EXHAUST POOR

Pass 8 Oct 2013 61,234 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

REAR EXHAUST POOR

Fail 27 Sep 2013 61,106 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

REAR EXHAUST POOR

Pass 8 Oct 2012 55,831 miles

REAR EXHAUST POOR

Fail 4 Oct 2011 50,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 50,504 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 44,925 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 38,713 miles

side sills fitted restricting inspection

Fail 13 Oct 2008 34,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

side sills fitted restricting inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,281 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

side sills fitted restricting inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2007 30,358 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 26,712 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 23,686 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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BS52 POW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BS52 POW, 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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BS52 POW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 October 2002.

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