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BU52 KFW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,722 mi
Last recorded86,722 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 86,722 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Fail 28 Nov 2012 86,722 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 14 Nov 2011 77,380 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 77,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 66,980 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play front antiroll bar link rods

Pass 27 Nov 2009 58,929 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 58,929 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 49,772 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 42,167 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 34,131 miles

exhaust rear section corroded (not blowing)

o/s/r tyre tread wearing close to wear indicators 2.2mm and worn on edge

Pass 4 Nov 2005 26,122 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 KFW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KFW, 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 KFW registered?

BU52 KFW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 December 2002.

Is BU52 KFW safe to buy?

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