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BU52 VHJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,002 mi
Last recorded100,002 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 VHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 100,002 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both brakepipes at front and rear corroded.

both front and rear coil springs corroded.

slight surface rust on both inner sills and underbody at rear.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 99,660 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 91,705 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 91,671 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 84,832 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 81,596 miles

wheel taken of simaler car the same type so poss not going to stay on car

Fail 9 Feb 2011 81,594 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 78,644 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak and engine smokes

Pass 11 Mar 2009 64,302 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 64,285 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2008 58,478 miles

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

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2007 44,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 37,943 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 37,943 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

slight play in both front road wheels

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 VHJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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