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BT52 AHA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,644 mi
Last recorded87,644 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 87,644 miles

slight play in both sides drop link ball joints

Pass 10 Jul 2014 85,943 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 85,843 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 82,696 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,200 miles

front tyres deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2012 79,200 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front tyres deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2011 75,701 miles

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

both front tyres outer walls poor condition

Fail 29 Jun 2011 75,654 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres outer walls poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2010 70,881 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 70,881 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 65,372 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 63,789 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 50,079 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 AHA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AHA, 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 BT52 AHA registered?

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

Is BT52 AHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 AHA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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