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BT52 AEB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,370 mi
Last recorded119,370 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 AEB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 119,370 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 117,534 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 117,525 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox and flange joint deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily worn (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 117,478 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jul 2014 112,355 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 112,353 miles

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

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

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 107,004 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 107,004 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 101,596 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2012 101,596 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2011 91,149 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 91,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 81,607 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 81,607 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 72,057 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 72,057 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 62,072 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 62,072 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 57,448 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 57,291 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 43,383 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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BT52 AEB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BT52 AEB, 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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BT52 AEB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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