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BU52 RYP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,070 mi
Last recorded76,070 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 76,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 76,012 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine misfire (engine light on)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,913 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 59,913 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 52,795 miles

N/S REAR EXHAUST SILENSER CORRODED

OIL LAVEL LOW

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 52,795 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S REAR EXHAUST SILENSER CORRODED

OIL LAVEL LOW

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 51,546 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,440 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENSER CORRODED

Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,895 miles

N/S REAR EXHAUST SILENSER CORRODED

Fail 22 Feb 2012 44,895 miles

N/S REAR EXHAUST SILENSER CORRODED

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,973 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 38,973 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,511 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 31,679 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2008 31,679 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,795 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,888 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BU52 RYP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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