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BJ52 APO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,059 mi
Last recorded157,059 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 APO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 157,059 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 145,414 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 145,414 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 138,685 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 138,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both possible motor (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 131,959 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 131,862 miles

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

light corrosion on some areas of chassis

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 129,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust corroded

signs of fluid/oil around steering rack boots

Pass 13 Feb 2012 125,989 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front wipers torn

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2012 125,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front wipers torn

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 122,779 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive

Both rear brake pipes (from load valve to brake hose) getting corroded

Nearside front tyre worn to wear indicators

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 122,778 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive

Both rear brake pipes (from load valve to brake hose) getting corroded

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 119,046 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven and very close to tread wear indicators

Offside rear tyre very close to wear indicators

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link pin.

Slight surface corrosion on front, front to rear, and rear brake pipes.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 115,337 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Slight distortion from front brake discs

Slight play in nearside antiroll bar link pin

Pass 12 Feb 2008 109,519 miles

near side rear tyre cracking in tread area

off side front and both rear brakes showing slight distortion

Fail 11 Feb 2008 109,519 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

near side rear tyre cracking in tread area

off side front and both rear brakes showing slight distortion

Pass 12 Feb 2007 103,009 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 103,007 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 99,344 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 99,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 93,925 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 APO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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