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BV52 EFZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,628 mi
Last recorded80,628 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 80,628 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 80,628 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 76,730 miles

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

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2018 76,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2016 62,631 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust system detoriaed

Fail 21 Nov 2016 62,631 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust system detoriaed

Pass 9 Dec 2015 60,571 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

Nearside & offside front to rear brake pipes corroded.

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

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

Offside front pipe corroded.

Offside headlamp beam pattern very poor.

Offside side repeat dim.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 57,335 miles

Centre & rear exhaust deteriorated

Nearside & offside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Offside headlamp has a poor beam image.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2014 57,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre & rear exhaust deteriorated

Nearside & offside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Offside headlamp has a poor beam image.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 54,711 miles

Both Headlamps have a poor beam pattern.

Exhaust system is deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Rear tyres have some age related perishing, MY2002

Fail 4 Dec 2013 54,711 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both Headlamps have a poor beam pattern.

Exhaust system is deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Rear tyres have some age related perishing, MY2002

Fail 22 Nov 2012 51,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test (objects hanging from rear view mirror)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Plastic covers fitted to sills obscuring metal work beneath.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 51,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test (objects hanging from rear view mirror)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to sills obscuring metal work beneath.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,801 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 46,026 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 42,427 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 38,133 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 38,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 35,645 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 29,799 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 EFZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EFZ, 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 EFZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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