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BD52 XSU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,059 mi
Last recorded169,059 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 XSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 169,059 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 144,536 miles

both front top strut mounts slight play

both rear brake dust plates in poor condition

rear exhaust joint rusty

Fail 21 Dec 2015 144,203 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front top strut mounts slight play

both rear brake dust plates in poor condition

movement in front subframe bushs

rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2014 120,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 97,832 miles

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

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 11 Dec 2013 97,832 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 7 Dec 2012 75,880 miles

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

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

both front brake pipes corroded

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 7 Dec 2012 75,874 miles

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

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

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

both front brake pipes corroded

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2011 62,660 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight corrosion on all discs inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2010 57,071 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 52,089 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 52,089 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 45,957 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 45,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 40,496 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 34,059 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 34,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 28,888 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 XSU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD52 XSU, 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 XSU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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