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BJ52 AOP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,034 mi
Last recorded91,034 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 AOP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 91,034 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 91,924 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 90,042 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 89,607 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 89,290 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 89,260 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 88,935 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 88,466 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 88,391 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 87,877 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

osf nsf inner brake discs scored-corroded.

osr nsr inner brake disc corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 86,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre scalloped on inner edge possible indicator of suspension fault

Pass 30 Jul 2015 86,186 miles

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

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 4 Aug 2014 84,802 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 84,802 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 84,668 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 82,207 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 76,960 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 66,978 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 65,110 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 58,264 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 58,264 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 May 2008 43,328 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 26,944 miles

nearside front tyre on limit of 1.6mm an wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,970 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BJ52 AOP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BJ52 AOP, 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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BJ52 AOP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 October 2002.

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