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BJ02 HTG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,877 mi
Last recorded115,877 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 HTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 115,877 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

nearside outer sill has damage

oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2016 115,757 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Emissions not tested not tested due to idle not stable and exhaust gases leaking from corroded section (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

nearside outer sill has damage

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 112,624 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 112,624 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 102,649 miles

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

bonnet catch broken but ok to open

slight corroisn on exhaust

wing mirror cover missing

Fail 2 Apr 2014 102,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch is broken but still can be opened

engine management light is lit on the dashboard

exhaust is starting to corrode

nearside wing mirror cover is missing

Pass 3 May 2013 95,813 miles

Engine MIL illuminated

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 87,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

back box deteriorated

left indicator does not self cancel

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 86,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

back box deteriorated

left indicator does not self cancel

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 79,679 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

left indicator does not cancel.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 64,375 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 64,369 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 HTG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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