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BU52 ZGC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

140,574 mi
Last recorded140,574 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 140,574 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

General underbody corrosion.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill corrosion but not near prescribed areas.

Fail 1 May 2026 140,574 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

General underbody corrosion.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill corrosion but not near prescribed areas.

Pass 12 May 2025 139,308 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 137,841 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 137,840 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 136,212 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 136,212 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2022 134,374 miles

Nearside Front macpherson strut top mount slight play

Offside Front macpherson strut top mount slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 134,350 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 132,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear mainlines (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody/underbody components corroded

offside front macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

offside front tyre edges worn (1856515

Fail 11 May 2021 132,174 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear mainlines (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody/underbody components corroded

offside front macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

offside front tyre edges worn (1856515

Pass 22 Apr 2020 129,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 129,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 126,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 May 2019 126,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 124,112 miles

Front Lower Lower engine mountain worn

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2018 124,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Lower engine mountain worn

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 121,600 miles

Front Gearbox mountain bush worn

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2017 121,600 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

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

Front Gearbox mountain bush worn

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 118,837 miles

Both front head light beam image slightly distorted

Both front wipers smearing

Exhaust system corroded and mesh come away on front flexi

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Movement in centre view mirror

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

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

Scratchers on windscreen in zone a

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light on

Fail 13 May 2016 118,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both front wipers smearing

Exhaust system corroded and mesh come away on front flexi

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Movement in centre view mirror

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

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

Scratchers on windscreen in zone a

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light on

Pass 9 May 2015 112,218 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 99,197 miles

E-C-U light on

both main brake pipes corroded

both rear axle bushes in poor condition

front brakes in poor condition

headlamps hazey

oil leak

rear arches corroded

rear wiper blade split

sill covers fitted

slight movement in both front top mounts

steering rack damp on n/s

Fail 13 May 2014 99,197 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

E-C-U light on

both main brake pipes corroded

both rear axle bushes in poor condition

fuel filter corroded

headlamps hazey

oil leak

rear arches corroded

rear wiper blade split

sill covers fitted

slight movement in both front top mounts

steering rack damp on n/s

Pass 27 Mar 2013 85,985 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front brake pipes corroded

nearside wiper split

oil leak

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2013 85,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust in poor condition

nearside wiper split

oil leak

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2012 77,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

light scratch on screen

oil level just above min mark

Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,316 miles

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

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

condition of wiper blades

slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Pass 12 Apr 2010 67,211 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 67,211 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 58,710 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 50,409 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 38,227 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 18,400 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 ZGC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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

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