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BU52 ZGL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,277 mi
Last recorded80,277 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ZGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 80,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f pipes (1.1.11 (c))

both h/lamp images

some lift on o/s/f and n/s/f strut tops when jacked up

Fail 6 Feb 2020 80,277 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f pipes (1.1.11 (c))

both h/lamp images

some lift on o/s/f and n/s/f strut tops when jacked up

Fail 4 Feb 2020 80,274 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective not connected (8.2.1.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.436 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine has a misfire

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

Offside Front 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 11 Sep 2018 200,992 miles

Offside Front Footbrake flexi fearrals corroded

Rear Both footbrake flexis ferries corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 76,867 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 75,531 miles

185 / 65 / 15 tyres fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,568 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 71,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

lamda near limit

Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,230 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2013 67,230 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2012 64,730 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,876 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 60,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,666 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 54,666 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 46,212 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 46,212 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,828 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,902 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,708 miles

sill covers fitted unable to examine

Pass 6 Sep 2005 18,461 miles

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

covers fitted to outer sills unable to inspect

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 ZGL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZGL, 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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What year was BU52 ZGL registered?

BU52 ZGL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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The MOT history for BU52 ZGL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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