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BU52 LPZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

153,993 mi
Last recorded153,993 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 LPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 153,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front suspension top mounts worn

n/s front wheel arch liner insecure

o/s and n/s rear tyre wall perished

Fail 4 Jan 2021

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front suspension top mounts worn

n/s front wheel arch liner insecure

o/s and n/s rear tyre wall perished

Pass 3 Jan 2020 151,510 miles

Both front strut top mounts worn but no excessive movement

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged back cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 2 Jan 2020 151,510 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front strut top mounts worn but no excessive movement

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged back cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 2 Jan 2019 149,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 149,453 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Kerbed on the circumference with cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 146,053 miles

Front Both front tyres slight damage to sidewalls

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment on border of excessive (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks / perishing on sidewalls

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 146,050 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested Central Exhaust missing (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No beam image (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Fixing Bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Both front tyres slight damage to sidewalls

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment on border of excessive (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks / perishing on sidewalls

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 139,752 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal worn

wipers only just parket

Fail 4 Jan 2017 139,752 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal worn

wipers only just parket

Pass 5 Jan 2016 131,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 131,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 131,768 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 125,731 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

fuel cap worn

Fail 5 Jan 2015 125,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

fuel cap worn

Pass 2 Jan 2014 119,939 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 116,098 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres getting low

some lift in both top leg mounts

Fail 25 Oct 2012 116,098 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres getting low

some lift in both top leg mounts

Pass 21 Oct 2011 113,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 113,978 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 110,791 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 104,539 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 90,601 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 72,372 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 53,117 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 48,359 miles

covers over outer sills

front pads wearing low

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2005 42,423 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 LPZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LPZ, 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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BU52 LPZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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