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BV52 JWN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,964 mi
Last recorded125,964 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 JWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 125,964 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 125,573 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emission not tested (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 115,463 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 115,463 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

2x rear tyres have nails in

Pass 30 Jun 2014 113,225 miles

Offside front tyre cut on inner wall [not deep enough to reach cords or ply]

Fail 27 Jun 2014 113,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre cut on inner wall [not deep enough to reach cords or ply]

Pass 11 May 2013 109,566 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant tank level low

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre has damage to outter sidewall

nearside rear tyre has slight featuring to inner edge of tyre

offside front tyre has signs of cracking on inner and outter sidewalls

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 10 May 2013 10,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant tank level low

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre has damage to outter sidewall

nearside rear tyre has slight featuring to inner edge of tyre

offside front tyre has signs of cracking on inner and outter sidewalls

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 28 May 2012 101,080 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 91,804 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 91,804 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 82,320 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 73,522 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 65,219 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 62,259 miles

front reg plate slight water damage

nearside rear tyre uneven tread

Pass 19 Sep 2006 57,799 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 57,790 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 JWN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JWN, 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 JWN registered?

BV52 JWN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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