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BX52 YRC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,073 mi
Last recorded62,073 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 YRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 62,073 miles

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

Rear exhaust joining flanges corroded

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 55,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 48,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,388 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 39,796 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 39,707 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer and centre to rear silencer joint heavily corroded

rear number plate deterioratimg

Fail 15 Jul 2010 39,707 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer and centre to rear silencer joint heavily corroded

rear number plate deterioratimg

Fail 22 Jul 2009 38,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust centre to rear silencer joint heavily corroded

offside front seatbelt slower to retract

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust centre to rear silencer joint heavily corroded

offside front seatbelt slower to retract

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 25 Jul 2008 35,872 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight scoring on windscreen

Fail 25 Jul 2008 35,872 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight scoring on windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2007 33,423 miles

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

slight scoring on windscreen

Fail 25 Jul 2007 33,409 miles

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

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

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

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

slight scoring on windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2006 28,035 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 22 Aug 2005 23,008 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 YRC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YRC, 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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What year was BX52 YRC registered?

BX52 YRC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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