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BV52 EHX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,826 mi
Last recorded113,826 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 EHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 113,826 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2016 108,673 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes

Engine ; oil leak

Lighting ; o/s headlamp aim at max height , up/down adjuster not working

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

registration ; front plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2015 103,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle and rear exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f tyre getting low and n/s/r

Pass 19 Feb 2014 97,224 miles

Front brake pads very low. Brake discs worn and ridged, advise replaced

Front number plate slightly blemished

Head lamps slightly tarnished, beam pattern blurred

Near side front tyre close to limit and wearing @ inner edge

Off side door mirror cover missing

Off side front tyre close to limit and wearing @ inner edge

Over sills fitted

Rear bumper split

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Slight knocking from front suspension

Fail 19 Feb 2014 97,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRont number plate slightly blemished

Front brake pads very low. Brake discs worn and ridged, advise replaced

Head lamps slightly tarnished, beam pattern blurred

Near side front tyre close to limit and wearing @ inner edge

Off side front tyre close to limit and wearing @ inner edge

Over sills fitted

Rear bumper split

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 90,848 miles

Front brakes low.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside door mirror cover missing.

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit and starting to perish.

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Slight exhaust blow at flexi pipe.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 90,848 miles

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link.

Front brakes low.

Offside door mirror cover missing.

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit and starting to perish.

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Slight exhaust blow at flexi pipe.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 83,482 miles

near side rear seat belt not inspected, child seat fitted

off side rear tyre close to limit

plastic oversills fitted

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2012 83,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

near side rear seat belt not inspected, child seat fitted

off side rear tyre close to limit

plastic oversills fitted

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers seat belt slow to retract.

Offside door mirror cover missing.

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Fail 5 Oct 2010 73,043 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers seat belt slow to retract.

Offside door mirror cover missing.

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 65,242 miles

Both front tyres wearing at inner edge and very close to legal limit.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 55,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Plastic oversills fitted.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 45,426 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 34,595 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 EHX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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