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DS52 BUU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

109,139 mi
Last recorded109,139 miles
Recorded on18 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 BUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2025 109,139 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 106,035 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 103,262 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021
Pass 26 Feb 2015 100,502 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust smokes whenn car left idling for a lond time

only just past exhaust emissions

Fail 20 Feb 2015 100,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust smokes whenn car left idling for a lond time

only just past exhaust emissions

Pass 14 Feb 2014 94,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 94,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 83,789 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from rocker gasket

Fail 21 Jan 2013 83,789 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 74,152 miles

centre exhaust silencer support brackets are corroded and broken

front catalyctic converter piupe meshing deteriorated and adrift

offside front and nearside front brake discs show wear and corrosion on faces

offside front tyre is wearing on inner tread

outer sill panels not inspected due to covers fitted

rear exhaust silencer pipe is corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2012 74,150 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust silencer support brackets are corroded and broken

coolant level in expansion bottle below minimum

front catalyctic converter piupe meshing deteriorated and adrift

no engine oil rwcorded on dipstick

offside front and nearside front brake discs show wear and corrosion on faces

offside front tyre is wearing on inner tread

outer sill panels not inspected due to covers fitted

rear exhaust silencer pipe is corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 65,851 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 65,851 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 58,019 miles

offside rear brake starting to bind

rear brake pads starting to get low

rear registration plate delaminateing

Fail 23 Jan 2010 57,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

offside front wiper blade scuffing on screen

offside rear brake starting to bind

rear brake pads starting to get low

rear registration plate delaminateing

Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,871 miles

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

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

the offside front tyre is very worn on the iside shoulder

the rear number plate shows signs of deterioration

Fail 26 Feb 2008 43,847 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

the offside front tyre is very worn on the iside shoulder

the rear number plate shows signs of deterioration

Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,040 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 34,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 25,091 miles

n/s/f tyre is down to 2mm onthe inside shoulder an has a cut in the outer side wall that does not reach the cords

o/s/f tyre is down to the legal limit of 1.6mm on the inside shoulder

Fail 10 Feb 2006 24,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre is down to 2mm on the inside shoulder and has a cut in the outer side wall that does not reach the cords

o/s/f tyre is down to 1.6mm on the inside shoulder

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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DS52 BUU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DS52 BUU, 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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DS52 BUU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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