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BJ52 EDF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,603 mi
Last recorded96,603 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 EDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 96,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 93,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 90,992 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 87,699 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,207 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 74,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust sections in poor condition

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

wiper blades smearing

Pass 25 Feb 2011 66,391 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

exhaust back box rusty

offside rear tyre tread slightly stepped

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2010 60,442 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear shocks slightly leaking

slight play in rack

Fail 25 Feb 2010 60,442 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear shocks slightly leaking

slight play in rack

Pass 20 Feb 2009 52,051 miles

Exchaust. Centre to rear joint badly deteriorated.

Exhaust back box outer cover disintegrated

Nearside rear brake noisy and grabbing

Fail 19 Feb 2009 52,051 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Avon ZZ3 205 50 ZR 16

Exchaust. Centre to rear joint badly deteriorated.

Exhaust back box outer cover disintegrated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake noisy and grabbing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,944 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2007 35,483 miles

Oil leak

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

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 EDF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EDF, 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 EDF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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