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BT52 DLV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,373 mi
Last recorded139,373 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 DLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 139,373 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 139,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 126,076 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play very slightly humming (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 116,745 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 111,980 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 105,777 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 101,352 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 94,171 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 94,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 89,708 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 87,623 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 75,926 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 75,912 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 53,691 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 53,691 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 34,801 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 34,749 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 34,582 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 DLV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DLV, 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 DLV registered?

BT52 DLV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is BT52 DLV safe to buy?

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