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BJ02 HDH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 HDH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026
Pass 10 Apr 2025 131,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 129,856 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 128,463 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 127,865 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 124,315 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 122,477 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 118,820 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 113,152 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 108,265 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 108,210 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres on edges . /going bold ./

o/s/r tyre inner edge slightly going out of shape ./

Pass 22 Mar 2014 104,276 miles

slight blue tinge to front sidelamps ./ surface corroson on front to rear brake pipes ./ and across rear axle / rear inner b pads look low m./ n/s/f tyre inner edge 1.6mm ./

Pass 8 Apr 2013 101,117 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 95,024 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 81,464 miles

both front strut top mounts have play

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 25 Mar 2010 70,635 miles

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 70,635 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 30 May 2009 64,139 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 56,595 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 49,065 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 41,262 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 HDH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HDH, 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 HDH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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