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BU52 WWH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,008 mi
Last recorded175,008 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 WWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 175,008 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 153,499 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link slightly play

Offside Front suspension mount slight play

Offside Rear shock absorber slightly play

slightly oil leak under the vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2014 145,570 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 139,170 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 129,247 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 129,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

fuse box loose

Pass 26 Aug 2011 110,279 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 110,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 92,622 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 92,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 74,663 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 74,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,776 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 46,502 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,576 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 22,616 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 22,616 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WWH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WWH, 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 WWH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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