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BX52 YSO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,166 mi
Last recorded139,166 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 YSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 139,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 136,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts to inner sidewall and unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 136,874 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts to inner sidewall and unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 135,333 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear front to rear metal brake pipes smeared with grease.

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split & uneven wear to tread.

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 131,279 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2019 131,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 118,048 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 108,619 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 96,775 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2015 86,498 miles

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust corroded at joint

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 86,498 miles

engine management light on

rear exhaust corroded at joint

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2014 81,529 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2014 81,503 miles

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2013 77,455 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 72,338 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 66,950 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,068 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 49,710 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 41,494 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 33,378 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 3,197 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 YSO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YSO, 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 YSO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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