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BU52 VHT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,039 mi
Last recorded71,039 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2016 71,039 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 67,466 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 67,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 63,909 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 60,467 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 60,467 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 56,595 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 56,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 52,982 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 52,980 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 49,506 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 41,238 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 41,232 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 71,666 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

front number plate fadeing to be change

nearside door mirror slight damage

Pass 28 Feb 2008 71,666 miles

front number plate fadeing to be change

nearside door mirror slight damage

Fail 28 Feb 2007 63,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front numberplate slightly fadeing

Pass 28 Feb 2007 63,323 miles

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

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

front numberplate slightly fadeing

Pass 11 Feb 2006 54,390 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 VHT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 VHT, 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 VHT registered?

BU52 VHT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is BU52 VHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 VHT shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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