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DX52 BUH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,490 mi
Last recorded136,490 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 BUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 136,490 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 136,488 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 133,698 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 131,027 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 131,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 127,098 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 127,096 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear no plate deteriorated - advise replacement

Pass 23 Feb 2017 120,104 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 108,244 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 108,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 97,266 miles

nsr wheel bearing noisy when spun

osr wheel bearing noisy when spun

eml light on

Fail 16 Feb 2015 97,262 miles

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

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

eml light on

nsr wheel bearing noisy when spun

osr wheel bearing noisy when spun

Pass 15 Feb 2014 85,332 miles

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

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

eml light on dash

Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,491 miles

rear tyres slight misshape

Pass 2 Mar 2012 65,237 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 46,105 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,961 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 28,165 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 28,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 15,796 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 6,755 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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DX52 BUH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey 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 DX52 BUH, 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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DX52 BUH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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