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BV52 AUE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,844 mi
Last recorded98,844 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 AUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 98,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 98,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 91,102 miles

EML light on

both front tyres bold and worn heaver on inner edges

Fail 24 May 2016 91,102 miles

EML light on

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both front tyres bold and worn heaver on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2015 80,567 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 80,567 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 71,733 miles

rear exhaust poor condition..rear brake imbalance close to mot limits..

Fail 3 Jun 2014 71,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust poor condition..rear brake imbalance close to mot limits..

Fail 5 Jun 2013 62,914 miles

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

front tyrtes bald inner edges/req-asap

Pass 5 Jun 2013 62,914 miles

front tyrtes bald inner edges/req-asap

Pass 28 Sep 2012 60,718 miles

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

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

off side & near side outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,086 miles

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

off side door mirror cover missing

Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,312 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,591 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,167 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 29,397 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 19,802 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 19,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear 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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BV52 AUE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BV52 AUE, 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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BV52 AUE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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