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BN52 YUW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,432 mi
Last recorded131,432 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 YUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 131,432 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Apr 2017 131,432 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner track joint or rack (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Oil leak ()

wheel rims don't match

Pass 2 Feb 2015 121,429 miles

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

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

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

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

n,s inner rack end has slight play

rear silencer bracket broken

Fail 23 Jan 2015 121,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak on engine

rear silencer bracket broken

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

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

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

Offside 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)

n,s inner rack end has slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2014 120,338 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 117,251 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 117,251 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 120,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

nearside rear light unit smashed

rear exhaust bracket broken, but system still adequetly supported

Pass 30 Aug 2011 111,927 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine coolant level low

major oil leak

offside mirror slightly damaged

offside rear parking brake effort slightly reduced

Fail 18 Aug 2011 111,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine coolant level low

major oil leak

nearside front brake disc worn and scored but not considered excessively weakened

offside mirror slightly damaged

offside rear parking brake effort slightly reduced

Pass 14 Jun 2010 89,145 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 84,131 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2009 84,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2008 66,293 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 49,532 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 31,346 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 31,343 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,756 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 23,683 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 23,675 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 YUW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YUW, 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 YUW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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