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BU02 HXZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Lng 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,514 mi
Last recorded31,514 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 HXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLng
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 31,514 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear bump stop broken inside osr coil spring

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2019 31,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2017 30,984 miles

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2015 30,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 28,312 miles

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,388 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,605 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 25,605 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 21,558 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 16,824 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 16,824 miles

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

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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BU02 HXZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc lng engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BU02 HXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU02 HXZ registered?

BU02 HXZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is BU02 HXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 HXZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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