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BJ02 VPM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,572 mi
Last recorded118,572 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 VPM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 118,572 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 106,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2017 102,274 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside by sub fame/chassis - recommended soon (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside lenses deteriorated (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perishing - recommend replacing soon

Fail 13 Nov 2017 102,272 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside by sub fame/chassis - recommended soon (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside lenses deteriorated (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perishing - recommend replacing soon

Pass 7 Nov 2016 94,313 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside by subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 90,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 79,720 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroded under chassis rail

Pass 7 Nov 2012 73,485 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 65,559 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 58,655 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 53,261 miles

dsmpness from n/s rack boot

Pass 4 Nov 2008 48,120 miles

n/s/ steering rack slightly damp

o/s/f tyre near legal limit

o/s/f wheel squeaking when rotated

Pass 14 Nov 2007 41,393 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 32,626 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS DAMP

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 VPM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VPM, 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 VPM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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