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BU52 BLF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,841 mi
Last recorded83,841 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 BLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 83,841 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 79,148 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 79,147 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 123,092 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 123,090 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 122,532 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 119,211 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 116,807 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 111,507 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 126,625 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

heavy oil leak fron turbo

Fail 31 Jan 2013 126,256 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

heavy oil leak fron turbo

put in 2litres of oil

Pass 20 Feb 2012 110,775 miles

chip to screen

head lamps tarnishing

rear tyres perishing

Fail 20 Feb 2012 110,774 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip to screen

head lamps tarnishing

rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2010 105,988 miles

not all bulbs working on centre brake lamp

Fail 26 Nov 2009 100,825 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

slight play in steering column

Pass 26 Nov 2009 100,825 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

slight play in steering column

Pass 25 Sep 2008 93,410 miles

offside & nearside front tyres splitting to inner walls

Fail 25 Sep 2008 93,410 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres splitting to inner wall

Pass 6 Oct 2007 87,567 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 80,361 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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BU52 BLF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BLF, 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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BU52 BLF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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