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BU52 KSX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

162,702 mi
Last recorded162,702 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 KSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 162,702 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 162,692 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system across axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2020 153,459 miles

rear and main brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 146,572 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 146,518 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing stalk not found (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 136,942 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 136,942 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 129,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

metal brake pipes corroded in various places

Fail 28 Nov 2017 129,427 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

metal brake pipes corroded in various places

Pass 15 Dec 2016 121,647 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

service brake efficiency only just met. requires adjustment or repair

Fail 15 Dec 2016 121,647 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

service brake efficiency only just met. requires adjustment or repair

Pass 30 Dec 2015 115,160 miles

rear x2 coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 108,487 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 104,431 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 104,431 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 100,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 100,164 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 93,589 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 85,111 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 85,106 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 70,003 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 66,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 56,098 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 45,341 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 44,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 33,677 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 KSX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KSX, 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 KSX registered?

BU52 KSX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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