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BX52 DVU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,306 mi
Last recorded81,306 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 DVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 81,306 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 71,246 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 67,041 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 67,040 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 63,849 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 63,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 60,380 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

N/S/F Tyre has sidewall damage

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,380 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

N/S/F Tyre has sidewall damage

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 56,924 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Fail 7 Feb 2012 56,924 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2011 53,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 53,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 49,960 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 49,960 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,697 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 46,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 43,359 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 39,624 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 37,270 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 DVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DVU, 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 DVU registered?

BX52 DVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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