MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S Mirror housing damaged + n/s mirror glass damaged
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear exhaust corroded
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Coolant low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S Mirror housing damaged + n/s mirror glass damaged
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear exhaust corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged
Offside rear tyre tread depth on the legal limit
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged
Offside front tyre tread depth on the legal limit
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside front tyre is slightly wearing on the inner edges
offside front tyre is slightly wearing on the inner edges
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
frount no plate has small crack
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU52 BSV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BSV, 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 BSV registered?
BU52 BSV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2002.
Is BU52 BSV safe to buy?
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