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BX52 HYT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,651 mi
Last recorded90,651 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 90,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

front bumper damage

Pass 8 May 2012 78,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2011 70,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

wear on o/s/f tyre edges

Pass 11 May 2010 67,495 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear wheel centre caps missing

centre exhaust corroded

front brake pads appear low

n/s/f tyre damage tread area 225 45r17

o/s/f alloy wheel damage and some distortion

rear exhaust corroded outer skin

Fail 5 May 2010 67,435 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear wheel centre caps missing

centre exhaust corroded

front brake pads appear low

n/s/f tyre damage tread area 225 45r17

o/s/f alloy wheel damage and some distortion

rear exhaust corroded outer skin

Pass 12 May 2009 61,632 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 61,629 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 51,806 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 40,801 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 24,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 May 2006 24,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HYT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HYT, 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 HYT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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