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BU52 LVT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,349 mi
Last recorded75,349 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2011 75,349 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 75,236 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 64,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 64,636 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 53,319 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 53,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,626 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 46,626 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,566 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,976 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 33,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 LVT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LVT, 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 LVT registered?

BU52 LVT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BU52 LVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 LVT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU52 LVT have outstanding finance?

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