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BX52 DVB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

124,139 mi
Last recorded124,139 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2019 124,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose outer cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear shock absorbers corroded nearside/offside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all road wheels corroded slightly

roof rack covers corroded

sill covers fitted restricting inspection

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

windscreen trim not fully secure

Pass 29 Mar 2018 117,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

corrosion - deterioration on rear shock absorbers, cowls missing - insecure

corrosion on front brake pipes

corrosion on front to rear steel brake pipes (rear sections)

corrosion on rear brake pipes

drivers door mirror casing missing exposing fittings

exhaust corroded - deteriorated

exhaust system blowing at centre silencer

oil leak on transmission

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of related body panels

play in nearside steering rack track rod ball joint

power steering rack gaiters appear damp with oil

rust - corrosion on underbody components

some uneven tread wear on rear tyres

stiffness in nearside front suspension strut top mounting

vertical movement on offside front suspension strut top mounting

Fail 22 Mar 2018 117,663 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding road wheel, tyre and rear wheel bearing inspection restricted due to binding brake (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

corrosion - deterioration on rear shock absorbers, cowls missing - insecure

corrosion on front brake pipes

corrosion on front to rear steel brake pipes (rear sections)

corrosion on rear brake pipes

drivers door mirror casing missing exposing fittings

exhaust corroded - deteriorated

exhaust system blowing at centre silencer

oil leak on transmission

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of related body panels

parkbrake application uneven reduced effort offside

play in nearside steering rack track rod ball joint

power steering rack gaiters appear damp with oil

rear brake application uneven reduced effort on nearside

rust - corrosion on underbody components

some uneven tread wear on rear tyres

stiffness in nearside front suspension strut top mounting

vertical movement on offside front suspension strut top mounting

Pass 30 Mar 2017 110,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced discoloured (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dicoloured (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion - deterioration on rear section of exhaust system

engine management fault indicator lamp illuminated on dashboard

nail in offside rear tyre treads

offside door mirror housing incomplete exposing mechanical components

offside head lamp aim on maximum height setting adjuster in operative

offside rear wheel bearing and tyre inspection restricted due to binding brake

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of related body panels

power steering rack appears damp with fluid

rear exhaust heatshield not fully secure

rear shock absorber casings corroded

rear shock absorber cowls missing - insecure

rear shock absorbers appears to have some wear - weakness in operation

roof bar trim covers corroded

rust - corrosion on front brake discs

rust - corrosion on underbody - underbody components

rusting - corrosion on underbody steel brake pipes

slight imbalance on application of rear brakes

slight play in offside steering rack track rod

some binding on offside rear brake

vertical-horizontal mnovement in nearside and offside front suspension strut top mountings

Fail 22 Mar 2017 110,842 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to centre pipe fractured (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced discoloured (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dicoloured (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion - deterioration on rear section of exhaust system

engine management fault indicator lamp illuminated on dashboard

nail in offside rear tyre treads

offside door mirror housing incomplete exposing mechanical components

offside head lamp aim on maximum height setting adjuster in operative

offside rear wheel bearing and tyre inspection restricted due to binding brake

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of related body panels

power steering rack appears damp with fluid

rear exhaust heatshield not fully secure

rear shock absorber casings corroded

rear shock absorber cowls missing - insecure

rear shock absorbers appears to have some wear - weakness in operation

roof bar trim covers corroded

rust - corrosion on front brake discs

rust - corrosion on underbody - underbody components

rusting - corrosion on underbody steel brake pipes

slight play in offside steering rack track rod

some binding on offside rear brake

vertical-horizontal mnovement in nearside and offside front suspension strut top mountings

Pass 31 Mar 2016 102,293 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tread wear worn on inner edge of treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tread wear worn on inner edge of treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tread wear worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tread wear worn on inner edge of treads (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

casing/cover missing on offside door mirror exposing components

centre exhaust heatsield not fully secure

corrosion on nearside and offside rear top shocker fixings

engine management fault indicator illuminated on dashboard

offside rear shocker cowl missing nearside rear insecure

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of related body panels

parkbrake appliction uneven offside slow in operation

rear tyres cracking/perrishing between treads

rust/corrosion on underbody/underbody components

steering rack appears damp

underbody steel brake pipes greased restricting inspection

Pass 2 Apr 2015 92,502 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers mirror casing missing exposing components

front seatbelts slow to recoil

offside rear shocker cowl missing

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of associated body panels

rust on underbody components

some lateral movement in offside front strut top mounting

some rusting on offside rear shock absorber piston/ram assembly

steering rack damp with fluid

Fail 1 Apr 2015 92,502 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers mirror casing missing exposing components

front seatbelts slow to recoil

offside rear shocker cowl missing

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of associated body panels

rust on underbody components

some lateral movement in offside front strut top mounting

some rusting on offside rear shock absorber piston/ram assembly

steering rack damp with fluid

Pass 7 Apr 2014 83,479 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

offside wing mirror cover missing

slight bind on offside rear brake

slight noise whe rotating offside rear wheel

Fail 4 Apr 2014 83,479 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

offside wing mirror cover missing

slight bind on offside rear brake

slight noise whe rotating offside rear wheel

Pass 14 Mar 2013 78,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges of treads

nearside steering rack gaiter damp

offside door mirror casing missing

rear exhaust silecer mounting broken but still supported

rear exhaust silencer blowing/leaking gas

rear exhaust silencer corroded

underbody rusting on braking, steering and suspension components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 68,026 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 68,026 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 63,073 miles

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2011 63,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Sep 2010 57,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,485 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 52,341 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 52,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 42,685 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 42,685 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,152 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 34,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 22,715 miles

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

OSF wing mirror damaged but not affecting view to rear.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BX52 DVB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 DVB, 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 DVB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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