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BT52 DLU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,904 mi
Last recorded126,904 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 DLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 126,904 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 115,185 miles
Pass 8 May 2011 101,241 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 87,751 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 84,665 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 84,664 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 78,991 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 75,734 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 69,395 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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BT52 DLU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT52 DLU, 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 BT52 DLU registered?

BT52 DLU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 December 2002.

Is BT52 DLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 DLU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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