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BU52 BVK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,943 mi
Last recorded119,943 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 BVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2018 119,943 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and offside (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear inner to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded upper brake pipe on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear exhaust rubber mounting missing

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

noise from engine//oil level low //oil leaks from engine

power steering not working

Pass 4 Aug 2015 111,142 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 111,090 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 102,413 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 102,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2013 88,204 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 81,223 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

the os headlamp aim poor

Pass 17 Jun 2011 73,916 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 67,660 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 67,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 63,552 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 63,552 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 54,356 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2007 49,314 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 44,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 44,083 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 BVK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BVK, 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 BVK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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