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BJ02 RTX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,893 mi
Last recorded124,893 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 RTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 124,893 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 124,892 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 117,188 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 117,188 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 117,006 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 117,006 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 114,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 113,468 miles

emissions to clean to test

Pass 29 Jul 2013 109,663 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 109,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 106,164 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 109,233 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2010 99,990 miles

offside front tyre worn low

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 17 Jul 2009 85,765 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2009 85,765 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2008 70,953 miles

all four tyres worn

rear silencer corroding

rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2007 59,401 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODING

Pass 24 Jul 2006 47,438 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 RTX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RTX, 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 RTX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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