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BJ02 NYC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,720 mi
Last recorded101,720 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2019 101,720 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear to brake compensator ( yellow chalked ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake compensator to flexible hose ( yellow chalked ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose to wheel cylinder ( yellow chalked ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose to wheel cylinder ( yellow chalked ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp mounting point broken lower but lamp considered secure

Rear exhaust box corroded

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Mar 2018 96,166 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2018 96,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2017 88,895 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 81,737 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil springs lightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 29 Feb 2016 81,655 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to os rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil springs lightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 75,822 miles

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 75,822 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,154 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 65,516 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 60,820 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 56,217 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 48,439 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 37,207 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 32,515 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 27,616 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 18,616 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 NYC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NYC, 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 NYC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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