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BX52 XUV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,699 mi
Last recorded118,699 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 118,699 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing recommend to change shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2018 118,699 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing recommend to change shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 114,270 miles

Offside Front Inner drive shaft seal leaking slightly

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2017 114,268 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Inner drive shaft seal leaking slightly

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2016 108,846 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Nail in tyre o/s n/s ()

o/s n/s/r sills slightly corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2016 108,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Nail in tyre o/s n/s ()

o/s n/s/r sills slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 103,789 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust coroded

Fail 16 Oct 2015 103,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded l/valve to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to l/valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded l/valve to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to l/valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust coroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 98,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2013 92,068 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

ns rear tyre cracking

os rear tyre cracking

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2013 92,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

sill covers fitted

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

ns rear tyre cracking

os rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2012 85,970 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 80,547 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 80,547 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 73,007 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 66,456 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 59,906 miles

23% imbalance on front service brakes

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 59,906 miles

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

23% imbalance on front service brakes

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 51,767 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 51,767 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 Jul 2006 34,274 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 25,055 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 XUV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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