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BX52 DTU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,826 mi
Last recorded105,826 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 DTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 105,826 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 105,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 99,523 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 97,907 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 97,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 94,524 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 94,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 91,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 91,737 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 89,704 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 87,478 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 85,537 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 85,537 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 85,519 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 85,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 80,634 miles

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Fail 20 Oct 2008 77,839 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 77,839 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 75,300 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 72,481 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 58,439 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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BX52 DTU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX52 DTU, 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 BX52 DTU registered?

BX52 DTU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for BX52 DTU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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