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BJ02 VWM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

89,697 mi
Last recorded89,697 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 89,697 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 88,713 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 86,891 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Jun 2019 86,837 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 May 2018 84,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2017 81,888 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 77,711 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 74,602 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 72,030 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 68,215 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 64,843 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 61,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 56,322 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 53,186 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 48,813 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 42,694 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 31,138 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 VWM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VWM, 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 VWM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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