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BJ02 HDV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,605 mi
Last recorded115,605 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 115,605 miles

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

corrosion to fuel tank guard

Pass 25 Sep 2019 105,265 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 105,265 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 97,957 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 97,872 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen nearside and offside misting on lens (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 93,882 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 89,445 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 84,581 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 84,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 79,683 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 79,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 76,052 miles

Both front suspension upper bearings slightly rough in operation

Both front tyres inside edge wear

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

Service light illuminated

Fail 17 Jun 2013 76,052 miles

Both front suspension upper bearings slightly rough in operation

Both front tyres inside edge wear

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Service light illuminated

Pass 18 Jun 2012 71,241 miles

corrosion evident rear road springs

Fail 18 Jun 2012 71,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion evident rear road springs

Pass 18 Jun 2011 66,786 miles

corrosion evident exhaust tailpipe

corrosion evident rear suspension springs

wear evident front brake discs

Fail 16 Jun 2011 66,786 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion evident exhaust tailpipe

corrosion evident rear suspension springs

drivers washer jet only just touches windscreen

wear evident front brake discs

Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,483 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front wipers poor

slight corrosion evident brake pipes

slight deterioration exhaust back box

Pass 5 Jun 2009 56,752 miles

Nearside Inner Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 51,303 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 45,191 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 35,929 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 HDV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HDV, 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 HDV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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