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BJ02 HDO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,910 mi
Last recorded87,910 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 87,910 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,012 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

battery loose

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 8 Oct 2015 77,103 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2015 77,103 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2013 75,221 miles

All tyres fitted to vehicle have worn low on inner & outer shoulders of tread

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Jan 2013 75,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 65,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 65,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,297 miles

air bag light on

exhaust rear joint corroded

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

front bumper slightly loose/ insecure

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded (border line pass)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 44,431 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres perished (borderline pass)

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight misting of oil around the steering rack

Fail 22 Jan 2010 44,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres perished (borderline pass)

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight misting of oil around the steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2009 37,578 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all tyre sidewalls slightly cracking

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight misting of oil around rack

Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,104 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes corroded in places

nearside front wing mirror cover missing

oil leak

rear silencer corroded

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2007 25,383 miles

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Windscreen multi scratches in centre of screen, border line pass

Fail 18 Jan 2006 20,158 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 20,158 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 20,158 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 20,158 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 HDO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HDO, 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 HDO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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