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DX52 BUA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,948 mi
Last recorded88,948 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 BUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,948 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,492 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 75,537 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 75,537 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 69,492 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipe has some localised corrossion .

Fail 7 Jan 2013 69,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front to rear metal brake pipe has some localised corrossion .

Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,633 miles

Metal brake pipes at rear have some localised corrosion.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 62,633 miles

Metal brake pipes at rear have some localised corrosion.

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 54,799 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 54,799 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 48,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 48,898 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 43,219 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 37,278 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 37,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP STRUT MOUNT.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 32,636 miles

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

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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DX52 BUA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DX52 BUA, 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 DX52 BUA registered?

DX52 BUA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is DX52 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 BUA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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