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BJ02 WJF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

172,262 mi
Last recorded172,262 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 WJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 172,262 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 161,801 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 156,276 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 153,118 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 148,019 miles

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

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2011 133,877 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 119,565 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 105,018 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 93,600 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 93,600 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

hand brake could do with adjustment

Pass 27 Mar 2007 72,995 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 54,255 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 WJF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WJF, 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 WJF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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