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BU52 BVT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,706 mi
Last recorded96,706 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 96,706 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 96,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 96,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 96,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 96,379 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 96,324 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 96,236 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 96,045 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 95,843 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 95,843 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f and n/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 63,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 94,219 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 93,236 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 93,236 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 93,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,581 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 90,308 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 88,741 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 86,177 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 86,177 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 83,424 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 83,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 80,705 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2007 75,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 75,607 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 69,498 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 BVT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BVT, 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 BVT registered?

BU52 BVT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is BU52 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 BVT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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