MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre, (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides, (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides, no patterns!, (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other pipes, (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside mirror glass is cracked,
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
fuel filter corroded.
sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes, (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside mirror glass cracked,
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine malfunction indicator lamp is on.
sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
windscreen has slight wiper damage but not affecting view.
Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes!, (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit!, (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine malfunction indicator lamp is on.
sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes!, (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit!, (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
drivers seatbelt slow to retract.
engine malfunction indicator lamp is on.
sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front tyre has large deep cut in inner sidewall. but has no cords showing
Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside front tyre has large deep cut in inner sidewall. but has no cords showing
Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s front tyre has large cut to inner sidewall, but not through to cords.
plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
rear exhaust deteriorated.
spare tyre is flat.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s front tyre has large cut to inner sidewall, but not through to cords.
o/s washer jet partialy blocked.
plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
rear exhaust deteriorated.
spare tyre is flat.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills
Rear silencer deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
plastic covers on outer sill
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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BV52 CAX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 CAX, 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 CAX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.
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