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BJ02 XKB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,412 mi
Last recorded79,412 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 79,412 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 78,849 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 77,866 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 76,434 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 74,442 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 74,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre valve splitting

nearside rear tyre splitting and perished

Pass 9 May 2016 72,148 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

lift in font upper suspension mounts

Fail 9 May 2016 72,147 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

lift in font upper suspension mounts

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

oil level low

Pass 19 May 2015 69,789 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 66,526 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 62,369 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 58,387 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 55,361 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 53,103 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 50,594 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 45,124 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 45,124 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 42,389 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 40,444 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 XKB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XKB, 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 XKB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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