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BV52 ACU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,949 mi
Last recorded87,949 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 ACU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 87,949 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 87,201 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 87,201 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 86,355 miles

Front engine stabiliser deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre tredline cracked and perished

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 82,313 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 77,271 miles

Both rear road springs corroded

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 75,168 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 69,527 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 69,378 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 65,996 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 60,235 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Nearside front wiper split

Pass 11 Jan 2013 54,343 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 54,342 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 52,192 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 50,876 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 49,347 miles

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 22 Oct 2008 43,935 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 38,472 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 24,126 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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BV52 ACU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BV52 ACU, 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 BV52 ACU registered?

BV52 ACU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is BV52 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 ACU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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