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BJ02 TDU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,534 mi
Last recorded108,534 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 TDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 108,534 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 108,534 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 107,405 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 105,307 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 105,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 105,241 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 102,763 miles

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

rear brakes noisy

Fail 5 Jan 2016 102,730 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear brakes noisy

Pass 30 Dec 2014 99,361 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 94,368 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 87,850 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 80,504 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 72,854 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2010 72,672 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 65,097 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 56,920 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 56,920 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 48,141 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 45,301 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,169 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 TDU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TDU, 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 TDU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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