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BV52 HKA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

46,511 mi
Last recorded46,511 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 46,511 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 46,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 44,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Lightly cracking... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Lightly cracking... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 42,002 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight seepage from both ends of the steering rack... (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 39,161 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 37,163 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 35,826 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 31,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 31,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread, excessive perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 29,300 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Nov 2017 26,832 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 22,088 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 21,930 miles

Rear Exhaust Silencer & Rear Exhaust Section Corroding

Sign Of Slight Corrosion O/S/F Steel Brake Pipe

Stone -Chip In Windscreen Zone B

Pass 15 Sep 2014 21,439 miles

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroding

Sign Of Slight Corrosion O/S/F Steel Brake Pipe

Stone Chip In Windscreen Zone B

Pass 1 Oct 2013 20,861 miles

Center & Rear Exhaust Sections Corroding

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Steel Brake Pipe Corroding Slightly

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View

Rear Axle Beam Corroding

Rear Brake Hose Collars Corroding

Steering Rack Slightly Damp

Stone Chip In Windscreen Zone B

Pass 26 Sep 2012 20,597 miles

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View

Rear Exhaust Silencer & Joint Corroding

Slight Distortion N/S/F Inner Wheel Rim

Fail 12 Sep 2011 20,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View

Sign Of Corrosion Rear Exhaust Section

Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,080 miles

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View

Sign Of Corrosion Rear Exhaust Section

Pass 6 Oct 2010 19,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,175 miles

rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,603 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

Pass 18 Sep 2007 18,151 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer & joint corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2006 16,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded,slightly worn

handbrake travel

rear exhaust joint and box 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 HKA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HKA, 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 HKA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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