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BJ52 ATY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,196 mi
Last recorded151,196 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 ATY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 151,196 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 151,196 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 142,187 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 139,734 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 136,484 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 136,478 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 131,270 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 131,244 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 127,957 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 125,719 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 123,840 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 121,778 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 119,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 115,765 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside play at steering rack

Fail 18 Sep 2008 115,765 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside play at steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2007 110,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight play at nearside rack

slight play at off side rack

Pass 2 Oct 2006 106,621 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 ATY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ATY, 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 ATY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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