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BU52 LXR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,106 mi
Last recorded108,106 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 LXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2014 108,106 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 108,106 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 98,859 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 98,857 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 91,451 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 91,451 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 86,606 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 78,962 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 78,962 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 70,823 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 63,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 56,888 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 43,938 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 LXR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LXR, 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 LXR registered?

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

Is BU52 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 LXR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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