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BU52 GWD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,137 mi
Last recorded122,137 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 GWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 122,137 miles

175/70/R14/84T. OF 4 OR 4 NR 6 NF 4mm.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes corroded but have been greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 122,136 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

175/70/R14/84T. OF 4 OR 4 NR 6 NF 4mm.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes corroded but have been greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 115,092 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 115,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 113,146 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 113,146 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 111,177 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust & clamp corroded

handbrake on 16% just pass needs checking

oil leak?

Fail 22 Sep 2015 111,177 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust & clamp corroded

handbrake on 16% just pass needs checking

oil leak?

Pass 27 Sep 2014 108,676 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 108,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 106,457 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 103,620 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 103,620 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 101,465 miles

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

engine difficult to start and electrical warning light on dash

no coolant in header tank

Fail 16 Aug 2011 101,465 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

engine difficult to start and electrical warning light on dash

no coolant in header tank

Pass 3 Sep 2010 99,441 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 94,066 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 75,679 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 75,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 58,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 58,217 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 49,608 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside 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)

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 GWD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GWD, 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 GWD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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