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BV52 FHK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,155 mi
Last recorded84,155 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 84,155 miles

both rear tyres slight damage on sidewalls

e.m.l light on

Pass 5 Feb 2013 77,494 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

Fail 28 Jan 2012 69,344 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

signs of corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 28 Jan 2012 69,344 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

signs of corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 17 Jan 2011 59,784 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 53,859 miles

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

near side front tyre has slight damage

Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,859 miles

near side front tyre has slight damage

Pass 24 Jan 2009 48,394 miles

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

offside rear tyre is starting to get cracks towards the outer edge of the tread

Pass 26 Jan 2008 43,723 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 39,401 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 33,468 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 33,351 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 33,351 miles

Nearside Rear Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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 FHK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FHK, 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 FHK registered?

BV52 FHK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BV52 FHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 FHK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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