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BU52 BZS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,059 mi
Last recorded102,059 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 BZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 102,059 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2014 102,058 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 94,356 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 94,355 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,917 miles

MIL lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust centre and rear sections and flanges corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2012 79,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

MIL lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust centre and rear sections and flanges corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 67,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 30 Apr 2010 55,021 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 55,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,832 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 41,641 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 41,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

may need tracking adjustment as front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 3 May 2008 33,253 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 33,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 18,594 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 BZS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BZS, 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 BZS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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