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BU52 BJO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,362 mi
Last recorded53,362 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 BJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 53,362 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 49,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 45,549 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,965 miles

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

advise n/s front tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2013 38,965 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 38,937 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 35,350 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 31,523 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 27,534 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,959 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 21,935 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 17,292 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 12,429 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BU52 BJO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BU52 BJO, 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 BU52 BJO registered?

BU52 BJO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is BU52 BJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 BJO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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