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BT52 AKP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

152,853 mi
Last recorded152,853 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 152,853 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 152,853 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 146,981 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

Fail 8 Jun 2018 146,981 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BATTERY INSECURE

Pass 5 Jun 2017 135,322 miles

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

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

Offside mirror cover missing

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 May 2017 135,177 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside mirror cover missing

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 130,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 130,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 127,685 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

rear exhaust box outer shell corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 125,322 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 122,535 miles

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

exhaust tail box in poor condition

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Fail 4 Jun 2013 122,534 miles

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

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

exhaust tail box in poor condition

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 2 Jun 2012 119,280 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

siils not checked

Fail 2 Jun 2012 119,280 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

siils not checked

Pass 10 Jun 2011 115,944 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/ wiper blade deteriorated

o/s/f, n/s/f, n/s/r tyres deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2011 115,944 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/ wiper blade deteriorated

o/s/f, n/s/f, n/s/r tyres deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2010 111,107 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 111,107 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 103,295 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 103,295 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 93,036 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 93,036 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 71,832 miles

Front brake disc's slightly worn

Fuel filler tube perished slightly

Offside mirror cover damaged

Slight damage to rear floor behind bumper

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 6 Dec 2006 71,832 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Additional fuel filler tube perished slightly

Nearside front brake disc lipped

Offside front brake disc lipped

Offside mirror cover damaged

Some damage to rear floor behind rear bumper

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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 AKP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 AKP, 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 AKP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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