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BV52 CAO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,544 mi
Last recorded135,544 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 CAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 135,544 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have developed play

Nearside front headlamp hazy

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

Offside mirror slightly insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Speedo partially illuminated

Pass 6 Aug 2025 131,085 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have developed play

Nearside front headlamp hazy

Offside mirror slightly insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 120,915 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Front exhaust flexy pipe deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2023 120,915 miles

brake pipes corroding

front exhaust flex pipe deteriorating

nearside front suspension top mount has play

offside front indicator discoloured

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust silencer has blow

Pass 12 Aug 2022 115,176 miles

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

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

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2021 109,872 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 104,874 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 100,443 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 94,912 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 87,840 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 87,830 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 82,525 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 74,774 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 74,774 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 66,484 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

coolant low

Fail 7 Aug 2014 66,484 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

coolant low

Pass 27 Aug 2013 57,286 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers smearing

Pass 30 Aug 2012 49,172 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 42,886 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 36,056 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,048 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 26,048 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 16,567 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,291 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 13,919 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 11,170 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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BV52 CAO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BV52 CAO, 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 BV52 CAO registered?

BV52 CAO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 November 2002.

Is BV52 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 CAO shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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