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BV52 CMX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,352 mi
Last recorded103,352 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 CMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 103,352 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 103,352 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2017 98,926 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 96,704 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 95,149 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 94,803 miles

NSR coil spring corroding

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 94,803 miles

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

NSR coil spring corroding

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 82,637 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

corrosion to metal brake pipes

dampness around o/s/r shock

exhaust corroded

rear number plate in poor condiction

Fail 30 Dec 2011 82,637 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

corrosion to metal brake pipes

dampness around o/s/r shock

exhaust corroded

rear number plate in poor condiction

Pass 30 Dec 2010 70,872 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear number plates water damaged

slight play in o/s/f drop link

slight play in o/s/f top mount

Fail 30 Dec 2010 70,872 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear number plates water damaged

slight play in o/s/f drop link

slight play in o/s/f top mount

Pass 8 Oct 2009 59,509 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 55,484 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 49,918 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 39,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2006 39,944 miles

rear silencer corroded

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 CMX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CMX, 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 CMX registered?

BV52 CMX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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