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BD51 JNX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,128 mi
Last recorded58,128 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 JNX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 58,128 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses and ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Front coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower front lower bumper insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated Near side rear (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 58,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre joint & rear box joint missing bolt (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses and ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Front coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower front lower bumper insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated Near side rear (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 55,412 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 55,412 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 55,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 50,067 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 46,398 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 42,992 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 39,353 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 39,353 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 38,368 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 37,844 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 37,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded *Behind wheel* (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged *Behind wheel* (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 36,889 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 35,658 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 12 Aug 2016 35,039 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 35,026 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 33,930 miles

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 33,898 miles

fron t tyres on 3mms.

o/s/r tyre on 3mms.

rear exhaust corroded.

slight cut in o/s/f tyre .

slight cut n/s/f tyre.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 33,798 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer outer skln corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 32,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,335 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,892 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 22,938 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut in outer tyre wall

Pass 24 Jan 2008 19,580 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 15,652 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 12,054 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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BD51 JNX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD51 JNX, 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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BD51 JNX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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