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BU52 UAZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

41,575 mi
Last recorded41,575 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 UAZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 41,575 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 35,792 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 33,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 32,744 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 31,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 21 Feb 2019 30,863 miles

Headlamp lenses cloudy

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 30,863 miles

Headlamp lenses cloudy

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 29,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 Feb 2017 28,135 miles

Headlamp lenses becoming cloudy

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Feb 2016 27,349 miles

Offside Rear starting to perish outer sidewall

Fail 19 Feb 2015 26,468 miles

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Feb 2015 26,468 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Feb 2014 25,707 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 25,707 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 24,793 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 24,793 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 24,019 miles

Nearside front outer tyre wall perished to the minimum standard.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 24,019 miles

Nearside front outer tyre wall perished to the minimum standard.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 23,027 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 23,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 22,373 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 21,408 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer tyre wall cracked close to the minimum.

Fail 12 Feb 2009 21,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre outer tyre wall cracked close to the minimum.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 20,070 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 18,420 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 16,661 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 UAZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UAZ, 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 UAZ registered?

BU52 UAZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is BU52 UAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 UAZ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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