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BX52 YRG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,499 mi
Last recorded91,499 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2018 91,499 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

engine management light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 82,358 miles

Both headlamps going opaque.

Engine management light on.

Sidewall of nearside rear tyre deteriorated.

Fail 5 Jan 2017 82,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both headlamps going opaque.

Engine management light on.

Sidewall of nearside rear tyre deteriorated.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,279 miles

EML indicates a fault

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 74,240 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML indicates a fault

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 67,195 miles

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

both front tyres very close to legal limit

Pass 19 Nov 2013 63,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 63,960 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2013 63,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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)

exhaust centre section in poor condition

rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2012 57,111 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

exhaust tail box starting to corrode

Pass 24 Nov 2011 51,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 44,225 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,845 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 30,353 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,585 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 18,155 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 13,535 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 12,614 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 YRG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YRG, 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 YRG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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