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BU52 WUA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

182,998 mi
Last recorded182,998 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 WUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 182,998 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 171,737 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 171,737 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 160,132 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 150,464 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 144,104 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 143,820 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 143,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 136,121 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 135,519 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 130,439 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Nov 2013 130,437 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Nov 2012 126,173 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 126,066 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 120,939 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 107,089 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 93,961 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 81,066 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 68,733 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 68,733 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 65,822 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 51,065 miles

off side rear tyre perished

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 WUA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel 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 WUA, 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 WUA registered?

BU52 WUA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is BU52 WUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 WUA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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