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BJ02 MFA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,332 mi
Last recorded141,332 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 MFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 141,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 134,772 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 134,685 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 126,904 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 115,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 105,095 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 105,095 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 94,491 miles

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre deteriorating inner side wall

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating

Fail 26 Apr 2018 94,473 miles

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

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

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre deteriorating inner side wall

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

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2017 81,110 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 77,391 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 77,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,625 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 72,625 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 68,143 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 68,143 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,426 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 63,426 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine coolant tank level very low

Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,052 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,496 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 36,627 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,660 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 30,660 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,051 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 27,051 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 MFA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 MFA, 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 MFA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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