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BX52 DNN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,649 mi
Last recorded71,649 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 DNN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 71,649 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn + tight (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 71,649 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn + tight (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 69,207 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 67,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust corroded at join

Pass 9 Sep 2017 64,489 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 61,257 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 61,257 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 56,372 miles

Oil leak

rear silencer outer skin corroded

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Fail 20 Jul 2015 56,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear silencer outer skin corroded

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 21 Jul 2014 53,402 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2014 53,402 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,750 miles

rear exhaust system rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2012 48,324 miles

Oil leak

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades split

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,120 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

light misting of oil on steering rack gaitors

Pass 27 Jul 2010 44,398 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 44,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,136 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,973 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 35,973 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Steering rack has slight weap / leak from gaiter areas.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,813 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 26,340 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 DNN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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