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BU52 LVJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,767 mi
Last recorded70,767 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 70,767 miles

1 hanger broken from exhaust back box

Fail 7 Sep 2018 70,767 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

1 hanger broken from exhaust back box

Pass 9 Sep 2017 67,747 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2017 67,747 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2016 63,584 miles

Offside Front brake flexi feral corroded

Rear exhaust box corrdoded

both rear brake pipes corroded

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 63,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake flexi feral corroded

Rear exhaust box corrdoded

both rear brake pipes corroded

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 63,564 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all to and from compensation valve (3.6.B.2c)

back box corroded outer skin

Pass 26 Aug 2015 60,564 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 57,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

front wipers poor

Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,586 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 50,586 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,485 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 39,046 miles

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

radiator leaking

steering rack damp nsf

Pass 11 Sep 2009 35,101 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,790 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 30,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,253 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,139 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 23,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LVJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LVJ, 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 LVJ registered?

BU52 LVJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is BU52 LVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 LVJ shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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