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BU52 UAS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,217 mi
Last recorded65,217 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 UAS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 65,217 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 65,208 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 62,374 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 59,632 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 59,632 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 56,913 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 56,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (20 years old) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (20 years olds) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 54,166 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 54,166 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 52,327 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 52,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 48,659 miles

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

both headlamp dipped beam patterns deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2018 47,879 miles

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

Rear Exhaust rubber mount missing system still adequqtely supported

Pass 19 Sep 2017 46,652 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 46,652 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 45,060 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 45,060 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,494 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,618 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 41,618 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 39,077 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,826 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,638 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 34,638 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,485 miles

Exhaust rear box heavilly corroded

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,864 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 25,864 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,475 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 19,026 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 17,540 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 UAS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UAS, 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 UAS registered?

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

Is BU52 UAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 UAS shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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