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BU52 WUG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,043 mi
Last recorded113,043 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 WUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 113,043 miles

1 of 3 back box hangers adrift still supported heavy corrossion to back box and center exhaust

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

have to manually park wipers,motor faulty

os aim pattern slightly staggered

osf metal section of flexi-hose corroded

osf outer disc face heavilly pitted

osf tyre sidewall scrubbed and tread low,nsr tyre sidewall scrubbed tread low,osr tyre tread low,both front tyres worn on inner edges x2

osr and nsr brake pipes corroded x2

vac pipe to gas unit, perished and chaffed

Fail 28 May 2012 113,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

1 of 3 back box hangers adrift still supported heavy corrossion to back box and center exhaust

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

have to manually park wipers,motor faulty

os aim pattern slightly staggered

osf metal section of flexi-hose corroded

osf outer disc face heavilly pitted

osf tyre sidewall scrubbed and tread low,nsr tyre sidewall scrubbed tread low,osr tyre tread low,both front tyres worn on inner edges x2

osr and nsr brake pipes corroded x2

vac pipe to gas unit, perished and chaffed

Pass 2 Jun 2011 98,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 May 2011 98,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 92,477 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 81,726 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 81,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 65,527 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 65,526 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 50,278 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 46,072 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 46,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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 WUG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WUG, 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 WUG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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