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BU52 BXV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,710 mi
Last recorded142,710 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2016 142,710 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 117,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front wheel trims missing

off side door mirror loose

Fail 29 Dec 2015 117,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front wheel trims missing

off side door mirror loose

Fail 14 Oct 2014 105,572 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2014 105,572 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2013 98,388 miles

Coolant level down

Cover sills fitted

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advise:Nearside headlamp poor image

Strong Advise:Offside check-strap requires attention

Surface corrosion to exhaust and rear silencer in poor condition

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Tow bar mounting corroded

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 10 Jul 2012 93,627 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front door checkstrap broken

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Service due warning light on

Fail 10 Jul 2012 93,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front door checkstrap broken

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Service due warning light on

Tyre wear patterns indicate that tracking may need realigning

Pass 25 May 2011 83,895 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 78,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,041 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 114,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 70,492 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2008 70,455 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2007 67,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 67,697 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 59,470 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 BXV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BXV, 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 BXV registered?

BU52 BXV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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