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BU52 UAB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,201 mi
Last recorded118,201 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 UAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 118,201 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 100,706 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear slightly corroed

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slightly corroed

Pass 19 Jun 2020 81,086 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 841,086 miles

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

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 74,198 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 74,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 74,175 miles

Nearside door mirror deterated

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2017 74,175 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside door mirror deterated

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 70,248 miles

Steering rack oil leak slight.

Fail 13 May 2016 70,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At hub (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fluid low (8.2.3)

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

Steering rack oil leak slight.

Pass 15 May 2015 65,843 miles

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

nearside rear after load valve ,offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 62,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front brake pipes corroded+nearside rear

Pass 15 May 2013 58,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre cracking (205/50R16 87V)

Fail 15 May 2013 58,190 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre cracking (205/50R16 87V)

Fail 15 May 2012 53,772 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/rear tyre cracked

Pass 15 May 2012 53,772 miles

o/s/rear tyre cracked

Pass 16 May 2011 49,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 45,345 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracking on inner side walls

Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,225 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,226 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,200 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 UAB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UAB, 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 UAB registered?

BU52 UAB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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