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BU52 CHX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,752 mi
Last recorded131,752 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 CHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 131,752 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2015 131,734 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2014 121,955 miles

offside rear axle beam bush deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2014 121,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear axle beam bush deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2013 109,857 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 109,769 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 13 Mar 2012 95,980 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,366 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 85,366 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake Discs Excessively Corroded Inboard Side

Front Number Plate Damaged

Pass 17 May 2010 80,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/ joint corroded

Pass 27 May 2009 75,902 miles

front brake disc slightly worn and corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 19 May 2009 75,893 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake disc slightly worn and corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2008 71,748 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s front antiroll bar link joint slight play

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2007 59,490 miles

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

n/s o/s front and rear tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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 CHX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CHX, 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 CHX registered?

BU52 CHX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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