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BV52 EKF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,765 mi
Last recorded98,765 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2013 98,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 98,765 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 93,234 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 93,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 93,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 81,855 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 70,559 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 70,557 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 68,017 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 60,322 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 51,801 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 39,704 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 31,118 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 EKF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV52 EKF registered?

BV52 EKF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is BV52 EKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 EKF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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