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DG52 BZU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,625 mi
Last recorded125,625 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 BZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 125,625 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Slight damage to offside rear light lens

Small stone chip to windscreen

Pass 13 Dec 2016 112,302 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Small stone chip to windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2015 100,774 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 98,286 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 98,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 94,852 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 89,753 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 89,753 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 83,919 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 83,919 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 78,180 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 78,180 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 72,502 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 64,210 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 52,027 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,686 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 37,515 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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DG52 BZU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DG52 BZU, 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 DG52 BZU registered?

DG52 BZU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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