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BU52 KFD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,570 mi
Last recorded68,570 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 68,570 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 64,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 64,644 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 58,753 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 58,753 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 52,292 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 47,839 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 47,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,863 miles

o/s rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust box showing wear

Fail 10 Apr 2012 43,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust box showing wear

Pass 1 Apr 2011 38,770 miles

o/s/f seatbelt not retracting properly

oil low off dipstick

rear silencer outer shell corroded

steering rack has a leak ok till next mot

Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,985 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,155 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,013 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 24,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 18,260 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 12,160 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 KFD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KFD, 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 KFD registered?

BU52 KFD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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The MOT history for BU52 KFD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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