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BJ02 WHN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,156 mi
Last recorded79,156 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 79,156 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2018 78,995 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Nail in tyre ()

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 70,013 miles

both rear axle bushes perished.

centre exhaust section corroded.

flexi exhaust section poor condition.

Fail 24 Feb 2017 70,013 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear axle bushes perished.

centre exhaust section corroded.

flexi exhaust section poor condition.

Pass 20 Feb 2016 66,944 miles

Front steering rack boots have small holes both sides & possible weaping from rack area

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 64,703 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 61,850 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 58,949 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 56,003 miles

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 26 Feb 2011 52,939 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 48,049 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 21 Feb 2009 40,386 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,629 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 29,169 miles

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

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

front wiper blades worn

Pass 10 Mar 2006 23,929 miles

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

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

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 WHN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WHN, 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 WHN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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