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DG52 BZJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,052 mi
Last recorded103,052 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 BZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 103,052 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear shock absorber slight misting of oil

eml illuminated

Fail 21 May 2016 102,847 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + cracks to walls (4.1.E.1)

Centre Front rear view mirror missing

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Front mirror glass insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber slight misting of oil

eml illuminated

Pass 4 Jun 2015 90,372 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres walls cracked on inside

engone noisey

Fail 4 Jun 2015 90,370 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres walls cracked on inside

engone noisey

Pass 12 Jun 2014 87,737 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine misfiring

engine warning light on

nearside of the front bumber loose at the top

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 12 Jun 2014 87,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine misfiring

engine warning light on

nearside of the front bumber loose at the top

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2013 84,891 miles

windscreen wiper does not park

Fail 20 Jun 2013 84,891 miles

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

windscreen wiper does not park

Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,662 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 78,662 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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 9 Sep 2011 67,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers do not park on their own

Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light misting of oil from steering rack

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres low on tread

Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,242 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 48,463 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 48,463 miles

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

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

n/s wiper rubber splitting, surface corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe, slight damage to n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 14 Sep 2007 42,448 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,932 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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DG52 BZJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 DG52 BZJ, 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 DG52 BZJ registered?

DG52 BZJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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