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BW52 OEP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,913 mi
Last recorded123,913 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 OEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 123,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 117,044 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 105,659 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 91,913 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 75,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 68,737 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 57,153 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 32,109 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2005 32,109 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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BW52 OEP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BW52 OEP, 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 BW52 OEP registered?

BW52 OEP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is BW52 OEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW52 OEP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW52 OEP have outstanding finance?

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