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BU52 BNX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,078 mi
Last recorded95,078 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 95,078 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 95,078 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 87,392 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 82,181 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 75,319 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 68,551 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 63,842 miles

centre silencer corroded.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,153 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 53,709 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 47,331 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 38,023 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 38,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 28,338 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

brake pads getting low

front brake imbalance 11%

nearside front tyre badly worn in ner edge close to cords recommend replacement

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2006 22,656 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 BNX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BNX, 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 BNX registered?

BU52 BNX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is BU52 BNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 BNX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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