MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,611 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top shock mounts both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Seat belts not checked unable to gain access
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Coil spring corroded Near side & Off Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near Side & Off Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Near Side & Off Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Coil spring corroded Near side & Off Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near Side & Off Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Near Side & Off Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes
Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)
Brake pipes corroding
Front tyres wearing low
N/s/r tyre cracked/perished, wearing low and nailed
Rear lights tinted reducing bulb brightness
Brake pipes corroding
Front tyres wearing low
N/s/r tyre cracked/perished, wearing low and nailed
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear lights tinted reducing bulb brightness
Metal brake pipes corroding
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
osf tyre weaing close to legal limit 205/50/16
tyres different sizes front to rear axle
both rear lamps partly blacked out but still showing red light/reflector to rear
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight smear on wipers
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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BV52 FHT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 FHT, 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 FHT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2002.
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