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BU52 KUW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,357 mi
Last recorded143,357 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 KUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 143,357 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 143,346 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 140,498 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 140,400 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded two front to rear brake pipes corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 137,458 miles

Oil leak

rear of exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2014 133,605 miles

covers on outer sills

heavy corrosion around front sub frame mountings

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

rear silencer corroded

significant werar to offside rear tyre on the inside edge

slight play offside front antiroll bar drop link

unable to fully inspect condition of front brake flexable hoses

Pass 29 Jul 2013 123,592 miles

covers on outer sills

headlamp 'glasses'scratched lightly affecting beam image and light instensity

rear brake flexable hoses,metal ferrules corroded

unable to fully inspect condition of front brake hoses

Fail 27 Jul 2013 123,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on the inside edge,nearside front worn close to legal minimum

covers on outer sills

headlamp 'glasses'scratched lightly affecting beam image and light instensity

rear brake flexable hoses,metal ferrules corroded

unable to fully inspect condition of front brake hoses

Pass 28 Jul 2012 114,721 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake disc scored

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear silencer to centre pipe joint badly corroded,strongly advise replacement

unable to fully inspect condition of front brake hoses

Fail 28 Jul 2012 114,721 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear brake disc scored

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear silencer to centre pipe joint badly corroded,strongly advise replacement

unable to fully inspect condition of front brake hoses

Pass 23 Jul 2011 102,755 miles

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

play in nearside front antiroll bar drop link,marked with yellow chalk

rear silencer to centre pipe joint badly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2010 90,924 miles

front brake discs in very poor condition,corroded on the inside face

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

play in nearside front antiroll bar drop link

rear silencer joint to centre pipe badly corroded

unable to test condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2009 78,150 miles

front discs corroded on the inside face

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

windscreen lightly scratched in drivers view

Pass 31 Jul 2008 69,181 miles

rear lights are not a matched pair. Nearside lens darker than offside

Fail 31 Jul 2008 69,176 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear lights are not a matched pair. Nearside lens darker than offside

Pass 17 Feb 2007 53,444 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 40,379 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 40,379 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KUW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KUW, 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 KUW registered?

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

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