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BU52 LSO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,001 mi
Last recorded133,001 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 LSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 133,001 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar

oil leak and under tray fitted

rear exhaust box

Pass 26 Sep 2014 124,053 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 117,595 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 107,443 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 98,481 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 89,034 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 76,928 miles

Vehicle has a tow bracket at front of the vehicle

Fail 15 Aug 2008 65,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 65,059 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 51,373 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 40,159 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 28,908 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 LSO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU52 LSO?

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What year was BU52 LSO registered?

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

Is BU52 LSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 LSO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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