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BD51 JZP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 JZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 May 2017

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine lumpy

Engine warning light on dash

Engine warning light on dash

Nearside 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 19 Apr 2016 122,777 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration + oil leak on to exhaust ? (7.3.A.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 122,777 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration + oil leak on to exhaust ? (7.3.A.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2015

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2015

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 107,607 miles

Centre exhaust brackets broken

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 107,607 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust brackets broken

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 99,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2012 91,916 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 81,723 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 71,822 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 60,798 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 49,629 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 49,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 37,981 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 26,741 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 JZP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BD51 JZP, 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 JZP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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