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BX52 HRL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

134,934 mi
Last recorded134,934 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 134,934 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 129,624 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 129,565 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 125,955 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 125,955 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2016 117,941 miles

engine light staying on

front tyres wearing low

n/s/f door mirror damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2016 117,941 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine light staying on

front tyres wearing low

n/s/f door mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2015 109,703 miles

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 16 Apr 2014 104,483 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 104,483 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 99,870 miles

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

offside headlight lens poor

oil leaks

Pass 16 Apr 2013 99,870 miles

offside headlight lens poor

oil leaks

Pass 23 Apr 2012 92,928 miles

Both bases of rear coil springs rusty.

Fail 23 Apr 2012 92,928 miles

Both bases of rear coil springs rusty.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 87,832 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 87,832 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 1 Oct 2010 82,195 miles

Both rear tyres down to 3mm.

Brake pedal rubber worn smooth in patches.

Small PAS leak from both rack boots.

Small cut in NSF tyre.

Fail 1 Oct 2010 82,195 miles

Both rear tyres down to 3mm.

Brake pedal rubber worn smooth in patches.

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Small PAS leak from both rack boots.

Small cut in NSF tyre.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 79,382 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 79,365 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer rubber perished

Pass 15 Oct 2008 70,002 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 55,537 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 37,130 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 18,748 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 17,149 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 HRL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HRL, 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 HRL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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