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BN52 SBU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

81,732 mi
Last recorded81,732 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 SBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 81,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 81,731 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 77,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 77,949 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 74,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 74,215 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 70,956 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 68,966 miles

Nearside Rear body has light damage / rear arch

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 68,966 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear body has light damage / rear arch

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 66,776 miles

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

rear exhaust back box outer skin poor

Fail 13 Feb 2020 66,774 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear exhaust back box outer skin poor

Pass 7 Feb 2019 63,328 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box baffles rattling / corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 63,328 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box baffles rattling / corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 58,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

slight engine oil leak

top shockers slight play

Fail 8 Feb 2018 58,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load split in two different places, strength is weakened (5.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

slight engine oil leak

top shockers slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2017 54,794 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 54,794 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 50,988 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 50,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 47,296 miles

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

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 44,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear box cover corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 41,599 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 38,466 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 35,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 32,665 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,044 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 28,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 23,656 miles

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2007 9,550 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 9,550 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 15,375 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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BN52 SBU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 BN52 SBU, 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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BN52 SBU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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