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BU52 BSV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,264 mi
Last recorded141,264 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 BSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2013 141,264 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 122,799 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 122,799 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 114,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 114,036 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2009
Fail 15 Sep 2008 97,046 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 97,046 miles

offside front tyre is slightly wearing on the inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2007 85,210 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 74,907 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 74,907 miles

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.

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 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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BU52 BSV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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