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BX52 DSO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,006 mi
Last recorded49,006 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 DSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 49,006 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 48,705 miles

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2023 47,259 miles

Front discs poor

Fail 8 Feb 2023 47,242 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front discs poor

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 45,918 miles

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

Rear seatbelts not checked, as no access to rear

Pass 12 Oct 2020 40,505 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 40,505 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 40,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 40,129 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 40,129 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 38,436 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 37,406 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2014 35,249 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 35,249 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 34,181 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 31,740 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 28,188 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 28,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,403 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,329 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,517 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 21,895 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,743 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 DSO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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