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BJ02 ETO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,340 mi
Last recorded126,340 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 ETO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 126,340 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 126,340 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 126,306 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 125,654 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 125,652 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rusted (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability suspension mount worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top suspension mount worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake load valve semi sieze

Pass 30 Jul 2018 124,121 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 124,121 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 121,331 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 121,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box brackets snaped (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 117,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 110,856 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 110,856 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 101,480 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 93,163 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 85,411 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 76,633 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 65,911 miles

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

engine leaking oil

Fail 19 May 2010 65,911 miles

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

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

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 6 May 2009 55,628 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in offside top suspension mounting

Fail 6 May 2009 55,628 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in offside top suspension mounting

Pass 24 Apr 2008 44,342 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2007 33,990 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 22,532 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on sidewalls, signs of having been run flat.

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)

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 ETO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ETO, 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 ETO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 April 2002.

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