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BX52 YPW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,913 mi
Last recorded131,913 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 131,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 121,636 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 116,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

NSR tyre is slightly deteriorated

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

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

OSR tyre is serverly deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear coil springs are of a different type

Pass 31 Oct 2013 112,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

nearside headlamp clip broken but still secure

offside indicator does not self cancel

Fail 30 Oct 2013 112,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

nearside headlamp clip broken but still secure

offside indicator does not self cancel

Fail 22 Oct 2012 108,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust heavily corroded to the point where it is likley to fail

fuel light on

Pass 22 Oct 2012 108,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

exhaust heavily corroded to the point where it is likley to fail

fuel light on

Pass 4 Feb 2012 107,548 miles

plastic covers over sills

Fail 3 Feb 2012 107,547 miles

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

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

plastic covers over sills

Pass 22 Oct 2010 85,773 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 85,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 71,158 miles

offside front metal brake pipe starting to corrode

small split in nearside steering rack gaitor

Pass 29 Oct 2008 59,560 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 59,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 9 Nov 2007 48,378 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 48,283 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 37,156 miles

unable to check inner brake pads

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BX52 YPW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YPW, 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 YPW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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