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BU52 GVT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,885 mi
Last recorded150,885 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 GVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 150,885 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 150,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front fexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 127,242 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 120,956 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 120,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2017 108,650 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 102,954 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 94,799 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 89,491 miles

Both rear brakes fluctuating, but not excessively

all four tyres have perishing cracks

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight seepage of oil on steering rack

Fail 27 Jan 2014 89,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear brakes fluctuating, but not excessively

all four tyres have perishing cracks

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight seepage of oil on steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2013 83,352 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2011 74,059 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre side wall damage

Pass 20 Jul 2010 62,931 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 62,931 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 50,842 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,994 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 24,974 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 13,387 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 GVT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GVT, 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 GVT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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