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BV52 CAX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,663 mi
Last recorded122,663 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 CAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2018 122,663 miles

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.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 113,605 miles

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.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 105,421 miles

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.

Fail 26 Aug 2016 105,284 miles

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.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 95,612 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 85,939 miles

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)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 85,939 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 75,396 miles

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.

Fail 1 Aug 2013 75,247 miles

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.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 68,269 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 60,437 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 57,659 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 51,046 miles

plastic covers on outer sill

Pass 21 Nov 2008 44,035 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 36,795 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 28,552 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 20,776 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 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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