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BJ52 ATK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,843 mi
Last recorded146,843 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 146,843 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 146,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 134,436 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear wiper split

headlamps clouding x2

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2017 134,436 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear wiper split

headlamps clouding x2

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 122,435 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 122,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 118,682 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 118,682 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 112,354 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 105,043 miles

Rear exhaust casing has become very corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2012 99,038 miles

os rear tyre has nail in tread ,and is worn close to legal limit

Pass 2 Dec 2011 93,725 miles

OSF CV BOOT SLIGHT SEEPAGE GREASE OUT OF CLIP AREA

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING POOR

Fail 2 Dec 2011 93,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSF CV BOOT SLIGHT SEEPAGE GREASE OUT OF CLIP AREA

OSF HEADLIGHT BULB IS INSECURE HENCE POOR PATTERN

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING POOR

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 86,802 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 78,977 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 72,212 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 72,102 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2007 65,310 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 65,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 57,636 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 47,623 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 ATK 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 ATK, 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 ATK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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