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BX52 YSU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,004 mi
Last recorded78,004 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 YSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 78,004 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing/swivel arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 75,232 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth clutch pedal rubber also smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack/gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 72,271 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive top (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 72,268 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive top (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 69,139 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 67,302 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 67,297 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases On join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 63,758 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 59,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 59,834 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2015 56,890 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

exhaust reae silencer corroded

slight surface corrosion offside front wing brake pipe

Pass 7 Jul 2015 56,890 miles

Oil leak

exhaust reae silencer corroded

slight surface corrosion offside front wing brake pipe

Pass 15 Jul 2014 48,348 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 48,010 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 48,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,289 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010
Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,771 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,592 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,022 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 20,941 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,941 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)

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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 YSU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BX52 YSU, 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 YSU registered?

BX52 YSU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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