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BX52 YRY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

107,290 mi
Last recorded107,290 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 YRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2022 107,290 miles

Emissions not tested aborted due to leak in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner/outer sill area including inner wheel arch behind both wheel arch liner and lower sill covers holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner/outer sill area including inner wheel arch behind both wheel arch liner and lower sill covers holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides heavily corroded but not leaking at time of test (5.3.2 (b))

engine management light on (MIL)

Pass 28 Aug 2021 97,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 97,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 93,447 miles

headlights tarnished poor pattern / light output

Fail 29 Aug 2020 93,447 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked / perished inner wall

headlights tarnished poor pattern / light output

Pass 31 Aug 2019 92,356 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 89,804 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 89,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlight lens tarnished poor pattern both sides

Pass 7 Sep 2017 86,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid pipe and rear joint (7.1.2)

Poor headlight pattern lens tarnished

Both front tyres splitting inner walls

Fail 31 Aug 2017 86,622 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Os slow 53 % imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid pipe and rear joint (7.1.2)

Poor headlight pattern lens tarnished

Both front tyres splitting inner walls

Pass 22 Aug 2016 83,589 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 83,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 80,871 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor chips (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 80,871 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 78,123 miles

Headlamp beam patterns weak,lenses discoloured

Pass 27 Sep 2013 74,457 miles

Front brake discs inner faces slightly pitted.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall has splits but no cords exposed.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 71,535 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 71,535 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2011 68,123 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 63,362 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 63,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 58,545 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 54,362 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 46,080 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,242 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 32,817 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 YRY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YRY, 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 YRY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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