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BU52 LWK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,072 mi
Last recorded99,072 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 LWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 99,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 99,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 93,090 miles

headlamps deteriorated

nail in NSF tyre

Brake pipe slightly corroded both outer front (3.6.B.2c)

OSR tyre split/perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and inside edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 93,075 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both outer front (3.6.B.2c)

OSR tyre split/perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and inside edge bald (4.1.E.1)

headlamps deteriorated

nail in NSF tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2014 89,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 89,048 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 82,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 82,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 78,588 miles

o/s/r/ an d n/s/f tyre inner walls have small cuts cords not visible

Pass 22 Aug 2011 71,101 miles

some play n/s/f anti roll link bar,

Fail 22 Aug 2011 71,101 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

some play n/s/f anti roll link bar,

Pass 11 Aug 2010 61,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 51,179 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 40,228 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 27,335 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 25,294 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 LWK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LWK, 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 LWK registered?

BU52 LWK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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The MOT history for BU52 LWK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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