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BJ52 EEG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,046 mi
Last recorded87,046 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 EEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 87,046 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 81,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 75,694 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

wipers smear to limit

Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,536 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 68,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 59,930 miles

Rear exhaust box exessively corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 45,061 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 42,430 miles

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 23 Jul 2009 36,079 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,412 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 25,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,472 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 19,979 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 19,979 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 EEG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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The MOT history for BJ52 EEG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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