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BJ52 BZO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 BZO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant light

spanner light

Pass 10 Mar 2021 215,039 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 215,037 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 208,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 208,337 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 12 Mar 2018 205,574 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Mar 2017

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 9 Mar 2017

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016
Fail 12 Mar 2016

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 87,402 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 87,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 181,976 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013

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

front gearbox mount deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2012
Pass 1 Apr 2011 160,869 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 160,809 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil level low

Pass 6 Apr 2010 149,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 135,789 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 135,640 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 119,688 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 105,131 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 105,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear brake performance fluctuating slightly

brake pedal anti-slip pad wearing smooth at lower corner

o/s headlamp has moisture in lens

undertray fitted making full inspection impossible

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 BZO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BZO, 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 BZO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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