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BJ02 TCX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,785 mi
Last recorded166,785 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 166,785 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 164,625 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 164,625 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 163,463 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 163,463 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 160,595 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 156,603 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 153,216 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 152,386 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 142,423 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 142,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 111,793 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 82,403 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 TCX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TCX, 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 TCX registered?

BJ02 TCX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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