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BJ02 XLU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,438 mi
Last recorded50,438 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 XLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 50,438 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lenses broken but servicable at present (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 50,438 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lenses broken but servicable at present (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 47,245 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 1 Jul 2015 46,883 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 46,497 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 46,497 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,773 miles

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

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

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

mil light on

miss fire

Pass 2 Jun 2012 44,846 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 44,846 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 43,386 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

mil light on

osf brake pipe slight corrsion

Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,386 miles

mil light on

osf brake pipe slight corrsion

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 41,047 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,463 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,473 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 33,086 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 XLU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XLU, 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 XLU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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