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BJ02 HDK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

83,160 mi
Last recorded83,160 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 HDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 83,160 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 rear rubber mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 83,160 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm / worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 rear rubber mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 80,225 miles

Nearside wiper poor split

Fail 10 Nov 2021 80,225 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside wiper poor split

Pass 11 Nov 2020 77,493 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 77,493 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 74,754 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 74,754 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 71,777 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2018 71,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 68,902 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s coroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2017 68,895 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre & front blowing (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

E M light on

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s coroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 65,150 miles

Front tyres 3mm

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 61,343 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated and adrift

Offside Front wiper split

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated and adrift

Rear wiper blade missing

corrosion evident brake pipes

exhaust front pipe deteriorated

fuel fill neck bracket broken but still supported

noise evident water pump area

oil misting evident nearside steering rack area

Pass 7 Nov 2014 58,976 miles

Front brake discs worn on inner surface but not affecting brake efficiency.

Nearside and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,616 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 54,124 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,124 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 50,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion on joint of middle and rear section of exhaust

Pass 23 May 2011 50,627 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion on joint of middle and rear section of exhaust

Fail 4 Jun 2010 47,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2010 47,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2009 42,186 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,951 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 36,951 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 May 2007 30,908 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 30,908 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 26,261 miles

excessive corosion to exhaust back box.

front brake pads look low in carriers,front brake discs worn.

rear brake pads look low in carriers.

unable to check nearside rear seat belt in a satisfactory manner due to child seat fitted ,note nearside rear seat belt buckle not secured.

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 HDK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BJ02 HDK, 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 HDK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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