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BJ02 TEY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,810 mi
Last recorded106,810 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 TEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 106,810 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 91,694 miles

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

Coil spring corroded osr nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 90,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 82,660 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 74,419 miles

Offside front wiper blade slightly split.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,037 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 69,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 65,259 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 65,259 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 61,244 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 61,219 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 56,698 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 56,690 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 50,915 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 45,113 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2007 40,790 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 40,785 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 May 2006 33,275 miles

corrosion & deterioration exhaust back box

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 TEY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 TEY, 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 TEY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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