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BU52 ZGJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,949 mi
Last recorded115,949 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2019 115,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 114,448 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 106,667 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. and tread damaged (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 106,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from comensator to flexy hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and joint flange on rear box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. and tread damaged (4.1.E.1)

middle exhaust section corroded and flange heavily corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 99,143 miles

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)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhuast box corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 90,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 90,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 82,027 miles

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

heater hose weeping

o/s/r tyre cracking on walls

rear exhaust box & joint badly rusted

Fail 15 Jul 2014 81,916 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

heater hose weeping

o/s/r tyre cracking on walls

rear exhaust box & joint badly rusted

Pass 21 Jun 2013 74,133 miles

middle and rear exhaust corroded.

offside headlamp lens faded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 68,569 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 68,569 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 61,569 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 53,361 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 46,079 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,079 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 37,361 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 29,235 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,893 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 21,257 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
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BU52 ZGJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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