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BX52 DWC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,820 mi
Last recorded72,820 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 72,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2026 72,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 66,867 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 66,867 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 48,806 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2022 38,000 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 36,993 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (behind strut legs) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 35,644 miles

Offside Front suspention top mounting has movement in it

Pass 8 Aug 2019 34,472 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe from flexi hose to compensator unit slightly corroded no leaks at time of test

Offside Front metal brake pipe (behind strut leg) slightly corroded no leaks at time of test

Offside Rear shock absorber heavily corroded (casing)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 30 Aug 2018 33,132 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2017 31,883 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 30,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Has A Nail In The Tread

Pass 3 Sep 2015 29,265 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 27,947 miles

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

play in both front top shock mountings

Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,419 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 24,395 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 25 Aug 2011 22,813 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

slight damage o/s/r bumper

steering rack slightly moist

Fail 25 Aug 2011 22,798 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

slight damage o/s/r bumper

steering rack slightly moist

Pass 20 Aug 2010 21,129 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,164 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 17,202 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 14,500 miles

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 25 Aug 2006 11,669 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 DWC 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 87%.

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 DWC, 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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What year was BX52 DWC registered?

BX52 DWC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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