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BV52 HCP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,813 mi
Last recorded104,813 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 104,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front exhaust flexi deteriated but no major leakage

front lens cloudy

Pass 3 Sep 2012 92,935 miles

Both rear tyres have slight feathering on the inner edge

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

N/S/R Tyre has cracking

Fail 3 Sep 2012 92,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres have slight feathering on the inner edge

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

N/S/R Tyre has cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2011 73,922 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 73,922 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 64,942 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 1 Oct 2009 64,942 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 2 Oct 2008 52,477 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 52,477 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,979 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 32,057 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 23,793 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 HCP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HCP, 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 HCP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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