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BU52 WWC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,243 mi
Last recorded153,243 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 WWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 153,243 miles

EML illuminated

Fail 12 Oct 2020 153,138 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

EML illuminated

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 150,588 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 150,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine mil light on.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 148,590 miles

mil light on

Fail 26 Mar 2018 148,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

mil light on

Fail 26 Mar 2018 148,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 146,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 146,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 143,548 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

METAL BRAKE PIPES AT REAR STARTING TO CORRODE

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR SILENCER JOINT CORRODED

REAR SILENCER MOUNT CORRODED AND BROKEN

SILL MOULDINGS FITTED PREVENTING CLEAR INSPECTION OF BODY SILLS

SLIGHT WEAR TO FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES

UNDERSIDE STARTING TO CORRODE

WEAR TO FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS

Fail 9 Dec 2015 143,548 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

METAL BRAKE PIPES AT REAR STARTING TO CORRODE

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR SILENCER JOINT CORRODED

REAR SILENCER MOUNT CORRODED AND BROKEN

SILL MOULDINGS FITTED PREVENTING CLEAR INSPECTION OF BODY SILLS

SLIGHT WEAR TO FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES

UNDERSIDE STARTING TO CORRODE

WEAR TO FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS

Pass 2 Oct 2012 136,757 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 132,227 miles

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

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 12 Aug 2011 132,207 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

damage to offside of vehicle

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 30 Jul 2010 125,864 miles

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

Centre rear seatbelt catch has slipped past stop on belt & wont adjust upwards.

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 125,864 miles

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

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

Centre rear seatbelt catch has slipped past stop on belt & wont adjust upwards.

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 120,382 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS SPLITTING INNER SHOULDER

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

WIPERS HAVE A INTERMITENT FAULT NOT RETURNING TO OFF SCREEN POSITION

Fail 31 Jul 2009 120,382 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS SPLITTING INNER SHOULDER

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

WIPERS HAVE A INTERMITENT FAULT NOT RETURNING TO OFF SCREEN POSITION

Pass 8 Jul 2008 113,618 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 97,193 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 82,194 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BU52 WWC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WWC, 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 WWC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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