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BX52 CHN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,655 mi
Last recorded99,655 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 CHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 99,655 miles

middle exhaust joint thining

n/s and o/s front top suspension bushes have slight play

Fail 4 Oct 2016 99,655 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits to high (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber (7.1.1)

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

middle exhaust joint thining

n/s and o/s front top suspension bushes have slight play

Pass 18 Sep 2015 93,412 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both h/lamps lens misty.

Fail 15 Sep 2015 93,412 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both h/lamps lens misty.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 86,750 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 86,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 81,217 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight movement in upper attachment

Fail 30 Sep 2013 81,205 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight movement in upper attachment

Pass 16 Aug 2012 75,341 miles

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

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

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

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

O/s/f tyre 3mm side walls cracking

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Aug 2012 75,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

O/s/f tyre 3mm side walls cracking

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 69,526 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2010 64,031 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

power steering rack damp

Fail 6 Oct 2010 64,030 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs worn and pitted

power steering rack damp

Fail 9 Sep 2010 63,706 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

both rear tyres starting to separate

front discs coroded on inner face

os rear wheel bearing noisey

steering rack leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,885 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 50,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 43,899 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

back box heavily coroded[outer skin hanging off]

front pads getting low

Fail 15 Sep 2006 38,982 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

back box heavily coroded

os rear tyre has repair to close to edge

Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,982 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

back box heavily coroded

os rear tyre has repair to close to edge

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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BX52 CHN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BX52 CHN, 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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BX52 CHN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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