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BT52 AKV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,028 mi
Last recorded121,028 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 AKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 May 2023 121,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement topo mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear park brake effort low

Pass 4 May 2022 116,499 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel filter rusty

rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 May 2022 116,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

fuel filter rusty

rear tyres cracking

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 113,013 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake lagging

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 20 May 2021 113,013 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Park brake slow

Nearside Rear park brake lagging

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 May 2020 109,435 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

fuel pipe surface corrosion

Fail 5 May 2020 109,435 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

fuel pipe surface corrosion

Pass 29 May 2019 104,838 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 99,723 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring corroded offside front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2018 99,714 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring corroded offside front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 94,053 miles

both head lamps slightly dull

Fail 19 May 2017 93,772 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded with flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded with flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

both head lamps slightly dull

Pass 26 May 2016 88,063 miles

Oil leak

Rear axel rubber bushes deteriorated but not excessively

Rear brake lines slightly corroded

Fail 25 May 2016 88,063 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' 8.3 Windscreen: Wiper blades that park automatically in a position that obscures the view through the windscreen are subject to Reason for Rejection 1. (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

Rear axel rubber bushes deteriorated but not excessively

Rear brake lines slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 81,812 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 73,179 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 65,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 60,362 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 54,131 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 49,182 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,137 miles

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST PIPE AND BOX IN POOR CONDITION

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DOWN TO 2MM

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXIBLE HOSE IS CORRODED IN PLACES

Fail 14 Jan 2009 43,137 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST PIPE AND BOX IN POOR CONDITION

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DOWN TO 2MM

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXIBLE HOSE IS CORRODED IN PLACES

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 38,841 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 33,951 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 AKV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AKV, 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 AKV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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