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BJ02 MDY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,150 mi
Last recorded57,150 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 MDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 57,150 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nsf and osf (2.5.A.1c)

rear brakes noisy

rear exhaust section deteriorating

rear number plate loose

Fail 15 May 2017 57,150 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nsf and osf (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes noisy

rear exhaust section deteriorating

rear number plate loose

Pass 18 May 2016 54,399 miles

brake pedal rubber worn recommend replacement

exhaust deteriorating

front number plate deteriorating/slightly loose

osf brake pipe corroded just acceptable/RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

osr brake pipe corroding(compensator to hose)RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

play in nsf and osf top suspension mounts

steering rack damp RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Pass 13 May 2015 51,754 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on main tread pattern,edges worn recommend attention

front brake pads getting low,discs worn

osf brake pipe corroding/osr brake pipe corroding(compensator to hose)

osr tyre wearing inner edge/perishing

platic trims on outer sills limited view

rear exhaust section corroding

signs of fluid on steering rack/ns rack boot damp

Pass 19 May 2014 49,009 miles

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

osr brake pipe corroding(compensator to hose),osf brake pipe corroding

osr tyre perished,wearing on inner edge/osf tyre wearing on edges

plastic trims on outer sills limited view

play in nsf and osf top suspension mounts

rear exhaust section corroding

rear number plate loose recommend attention

signs of fluid on steering rack recommend attention

Fail 19 May 2014 49,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr brake pipe corroding(compensator to hose),osf brake pipe corroding

osr tyre perished,wearing on inner edge/osf tyre wearing on edges

plastic trims on outer sills limited view

play in nsf and osf top suspension mounts

rear exhaust section corroding

rear number plate loose recommend attention

signs of fluid on steering rack recommend attention

Pass 22 May 2013 44,879 miles

Coolant Leak From Radiator

Nail In N/S/F Tyre

O/S/R Tyre Perishing

Rear Exhaust Section & Joint Corroding

Slight Corrosion O/S/R Steel Brake Pipe

Slight Play In Steering Rack--Slightly Damp

Fail 22 May 2013 44,879 miles

Nail In N/S/F Tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R Tyre Perishing

Coolant Leak From Radiator

Rear Exhaust Section & Joint Corroding

Slight Corrosion O/S/R Steel Brake Pipe

Slight Play In Steering Rack--Slightly Damp

Pass 17 May 2012 41,370 miles

osr tyre perishing slightly

steering rack slightly damp,slight play and knock in os track rod inner joint

Pass 20 May 2011 37,419 miles

plastic trim covering outer sills

rear silencer corroding

slight oil leak

Fail 19 May 2011 37,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre perishing/sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre perished

plastic trim covering outer sills

rear silencer corroding

slight oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 32,969 miles

plastic trim covering outer sills

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear tyres perishing slightly

slight oil leaks

Pass 12 May 2009 29,388 miles

front brake pads seem low

rear exhaust silencer corroded

signs of fluid on power steering rack

Fail 12 May 2009 29,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads seem low

rear exhaust silencer corroded

signs of fluid on power steering rack

Pass 20 May 2008 24,610 miles

both outer sill covered with plastic trim.

rear silencer & joint corroding.

slight play front suspension top mounts.

Fail 20 May 2008 24,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both outer sill covered with plastic trim.

rear silencer & joint corroding.

slight play front suspension top mounts.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,672 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

handbrake travel

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 May 2006 14,692 miles

both steering rack gatiors damp,RECOMMEND ATTENTION

hand brake travel

nsf tyre wall slightly perished

osf tyre worn on inner edge

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 MDY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black 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 MDY, 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 MDY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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