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BJ02 HGK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

131,895 mi
Last recorded131,895 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 131,895 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

ecu light on

Fail 9 Mar 2018 131,892 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

ecu light on

Pass 6 Feb 2017 125,286 miles

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

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 125,286 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 116,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Various oil leaks

Fail 18 Feb 2016 116,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress (6.3.1d)

Various oil leaks

Fail 17 Feb 2016 116,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Engine Management light illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress (6.3.1d)

Various oil leaks

Pass 20 Feb 2015 105,733 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 99,816 miles

slight split in both wiper blades

Pass 15 Jun 2012 97,268 miles

battery insecure

brake fluid check indicates AMBER

slight damage to inner sidewall of o/s rear tyre

slight damage to outer rim of o/s front roadwheel

slight damage to outer sidewall of n/s front tyre

Pass 14 May 2011 93,839 miles

EML illuminated

nail in tread area of o/s rear tyre

slight damage on inner sidewall of o/s rear tyre

slight damage to outer sidewall of n/s rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2011 93,839 miles

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

EML illuminated

nail in tread area of o/s rear tyre

slight damage on inner sidewall of o/s rear tyre

slight damage to outer sidewall of n/s rear tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2011

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2010 89,830 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant level warning lamp on

Engine management lamp indicating fault

Offside front tyre worn on inner and Outer edges

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2010 89,830 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant level warning lamp on

Engine management lamp indicating fault

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner and Outer edges

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2010 89,827 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Coolant level warning lamp on

Engine management lamp indicating fault

Offside front tyre worn on inner and Outer edges

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2009 87,407 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 87,407 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 82,776 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 82,776 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 76,939 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 75,223 miles

stone chip in windscreen outside swept area

Fail 9 May 2006 75,223 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

stone chip in windscreen outside swept area

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BJ02 HGK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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