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BU52 CHF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,147 mi
Last recorded166,147 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 CHF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 166,147 miles

Exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 150,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 148,199 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 May 2019 145,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 142,865 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 139,485 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front WHEEL bearing slightly noisy

Pass 9 Jun 2016 134,309 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 125,066 miles

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

Rear exhaust detoriated

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 125,065 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Rear exhaust detoriated

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 114,514 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 109,676 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 101,705 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 101,705 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Oct 2009 92,510 miles

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

all 4 wheel trims missing

outer skin on backbox corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 92,510 miles

all 4 wheel trims missing

outer skin on backbox corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2008 86,857 miles

both front tyres on limits on inner edge.

chip in nearside of screen

nail in nearside rear tyre

tyre size 185/65/15

Fail 3 Oct 2008 86,857 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres on limits on inner edge.

chip in nearside of screen

nail in nearside rear tyre

tyre size 185/65/15

Pass 6 Oct 2007 83,239 miles

minor play in rack

osf tyre worn on edge inner

Fail 3 Oct 2007 83,077 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

minor play in rack

osf tyre worn on edge inner

rear seat belts not presented

Pass 26 Sep 2006 70,178 miles

both rear tyres perishing 185/65/15

nearside front of screen chipped

offside front tyre worn on inner edge quite badly, a tyre advised.

Pass 30 Aug 2005 59,044 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre.

oil content was extremely low, topped up as required.

screw in offside rear tyre an going down slowly, topped up to 30 psi as required.

Fail 30 Aug 2005 59,044 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre.

oil content was extremely low, topped up as required.

screw in offside rear tyre an going down slowly, topped up to 30 psi as required.

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 CHF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CHF, 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 CHF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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