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BX52 DLE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

86,372 mi
Last recorded86,372 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 DLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 86,372 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi braking up

Fail 2 Dec 2025 86,372 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi braking up

Pass 6 Dec 2024 83,568 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 83,568 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2023 81,162 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 81,162 miles

Brake cable damaged front cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 77,193 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 77,193 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2021 72,612 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 72,612 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 72,109 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust emissions fluctuating only just passed full emissions test

front and rear registration plates in very poor condition

oil leaks

Fail 10 Nov 2020 72,098 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

coil springs corroded

front and rear registration plates in very poor condition

oil leaks

Pass 13 Nov 2019 71,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Topmount bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded.

Nearside Rear Upper axle mount has minor corrosion.

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Topmount bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Axle mount has corrosion.

Pass 20 Nov 2018 70,465 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 70,465 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 68,871 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 68,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 67,245 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 64,649 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2015 64,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2014 61,932 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 61,932 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 58,939 miles

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

tail box corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2012 54,887 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 51,094 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2010 44,837 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 38,364 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,164 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 28,870 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 23,854 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 19,083 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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BX52 DLE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 BX52 DLE, 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 DLE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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