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BT52 OGF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,700 mi
Last recorded106,700 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 OGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2018 106,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected seized (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed tail gate (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

broken radiator

Pass 26 Oct 2017 104,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 102,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 102,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 101,358 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 99,505 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 99,501 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 94,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 91,770 miles

exhaust centre section to rear section corroded

front windscreen sticker

Pass 20 Jul 2011 87,737 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 81,020 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 79,336 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 75,426 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 71,264 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 65,038 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 65,035 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 64,384 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 64,384 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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 OGF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OGF, 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 OGF registered?

BT52 OGF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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