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BV52 EKU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

47,879 mi
Last recorded47,879 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 EKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 47,879 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 47,868 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 46,701 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 46,701 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 45,286 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 45,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 44,284 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Mar 2020 44,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2019 43,028 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 43,028 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 41,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 41,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 40,153 miles

offside front brake flexy ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 35,946 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 34,410 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,410 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,775 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,641 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight sidewall perishing in both rear tyres and n/s front

Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,133 miles

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

o/s/f tyre walls perishing.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,714 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,467 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 23,950 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroding.

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 EKU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 EKU, 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 EKU registered?

BV52 EKU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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