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DX52 BUW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,407 mi
Last recorded132,407 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 BUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2024 132,407 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust front middle and rear joints have a minor leak of gasses

front brake pads low in material ,,, brakes may require service

front seatbelts slow to retract

rear upper heatshield becoming insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2023 124,498 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 121,510 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 121,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 111,047 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 110,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 97,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 88,104 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 81,924 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 81,924 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 76,037 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 73,595 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 71,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 69,079 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 66,163 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2012 63,170 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 60,018 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2011 60,018 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 56,854 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 52,457 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 47,196 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 39,677 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2005 33,462 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 BUW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BUW, 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 BUW registered?

DX52 BUW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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