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BJ02 PXU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,415 mi
Last recorded74,415 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 PXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 74,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 74,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 64,083 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 64,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 51,908 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,969 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 43,969 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 39,851 miles

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

outer skin and joint corroded on exhaust rear silencer

Pass 22 Mar 2013 39,851 miles

outer skin and joint corroded on exhaust rear silencer

Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,682 miles

rear skin corroded off rear exhaust silencer

Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,237 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 34,237 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,521 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,207 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,777 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 28,764 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 22,784 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 14,145 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 PXU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PXU, 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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What year was BJ02 PXU registered?

BJ02 PXU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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The MOT history for BJ02 PXU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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