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BJ52 AOY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,172 mi
Last recorded93,172 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 AOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 93,172 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 91,238 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 91,238 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 85,238 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 85,238 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 82,938 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 82,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 79,517 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 76,508 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 72,681 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 72,681 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 65,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 65,471 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 54,786 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 54,786 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 52,681 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,681 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 16 Oct 2010 49,437 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 49,437 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 45,215 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 45,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 42,924 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 40,324 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 40,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 32,593 miles

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

small cut on sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2005 28,953 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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BJ52 AOY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AOY, 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 AOY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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