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BJ02 EHL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,761 mi
Last recorded72,761 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 EHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 72,761 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 72,761 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,315 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,855 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 2 Jun 2014 63,855 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 59,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake imbalance

Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,633 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 54,633 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,527 miles

brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 27 May 2010 44,633 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,763 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,743 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 30,849 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 26,608 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 22,800 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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BJ02 EHL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ02 EHL, 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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BJ02 EHL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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