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BD52 DUA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,734 mi
Last recorded123,734 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 DUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 123,734 miles

brake peddle rubber worn

clutch peddle rubber slightly worn

exhaust back box slightly detirioated

exhaust heat sheild insecure

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 21 Sep 2012 123,394 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

brake peddle rubber worn

clutch peddle rubber slightly worn

exhaust back box slightly detirioated

exhaust heat sheild insecure

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2011 117,277 miles

o/s/f brake disc corroded

n/s/f brake disc corroded

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 117,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 104,859 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 104,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 101,480 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 98,720 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 98,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 87,645 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2006 47,124 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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BD52 DUA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BD52 DUA, 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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BD52 DUA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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