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BT52 AMX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

338,474 mi
Last recorded338,474 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 338,474 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 338,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure center mounting bolt (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush center mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 305,957 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 305,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 273,416 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 272,985 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 240,973 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 240,573 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 205,549 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 205,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 177,903 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 177,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 158,129 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 157,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 125,122 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 98,959 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 98,959 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 91,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 84,128 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 74,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2006 61,998 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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 AMX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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