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BJ52 EET

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

128,519 mi
Last recorded128,519 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 EET
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 128,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Front Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components been welded o/s and n/s front (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 126,956 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 125,805 miles

Nearside Front 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))

front wiper motor noisy

Fail 4 Jun 2024 125,794 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

front wiper motor noisy

Pass 7 Jun 2023 123,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 May 2023 123,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 122,968 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO VISIBLE PATTERN (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting NEAR COIL SPRING MOUNTING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NEAR COIL SPRING MOUNTING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO UNDER INFLATED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH SIDES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 119,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 119,645 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 117,661 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 117,661 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected White light to the rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 115,341 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 113,132 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 113,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 110,565 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 110,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 107,261 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 107,258 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 101,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 97,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 91,981 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 91,811 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 86,031 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 85,937 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 80,352 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 80,352 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 74,725 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 69,235 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 63,100 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Nov 2008 63,100 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Oct 2007 50,547 miles

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

both front inner discs corrosion lip

Pass 3 Oct 2006 38,722 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2005 33,021 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 EET is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 EET, 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 EET is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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