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BU52 KCJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

98,625 mi
Last recorded98,625 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 98,625 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 91,914 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 91,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 85,339 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 78,421 miles

age related surface rust to underside

Fail 3 Dec 2022 78,421 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

age related surface rust to underside

Pass 4 Dec 2021 72,054 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsr osr (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 72,054 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsr osr (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 65,668 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf osf (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 56,625 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsf osf (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 56,625 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsf osf (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working nsr osr (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 46,032 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 40,135 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 38,246 miles

brake pipes corroded front /rear n/s and o/s

Fail 16 Nov 2016 38,246 miles

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

brake pipes corroded front /rear n/s and o/s

Pass 25 Nov 2015 37,874 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 37,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 37,165 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 35,752 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 35,752 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 33,776 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 31,983 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 30,558 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,774 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 26,925 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 25,439 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 24,529 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 23,125 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 21,767 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 KCJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 KCJ, 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 KCJ registered?

BU52 KCJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is BU52 KCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 KCJ shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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