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BU52 BYS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,107 mi
Last recorded120,107 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 120,107 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 120,107 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 113,935 miles

Windscreen wipers do not park correctly.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 110,829 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wipers do not park correctly.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 102,450 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 102,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 90,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 90,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 75,943 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 75,939 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 75,920 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 75,903 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 74,302 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 68,142 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 68,142 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 58,249 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 43,020 miles

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

plastic front inner arch liners unable to fully examine

plastic over sills

Pass 26 Aug 2005 43,020 miles

plastic front inner arch liners unable to fully examine

plastic over sills

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BU52 BYS 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 55.6%.

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 BYS, 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 BYS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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