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BX52 XUY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,590 mi
Last recorded67,590 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 XUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,590 miles

Engine malfunction indicator warning lamp indicates fault/s

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside sun visor missing

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

Offside rear mirror btrim missing

Oil leak

Oil pressure warning lamp comes on

Untidy vehicle presented for test

Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,342 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,400 miles

Malfunction warning light on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2012 60,400 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Malfunction warning light on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2011 57,217 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 57,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine check light ON

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside tail lamp lens cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2010 53,646 miles

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

Offside 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)

n/s/r light cluster slightly cracked

o/s mirror slightly damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2010 53,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r light cluster slightly cracked

o/s mirror slightly damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,373 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 49,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,964 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 40,280 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 34,982 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2005 34,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 XUY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XUY, 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 XUY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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