MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear sections (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded transverse and sections in to componsator (3.6.B.2c)
parking brake efficiency just met
parking brake efficiency just met 16 per /cent
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear sections (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded transverse and sections in to componsator (3.6.B.2c)
parking brake efficiency just met
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
body kit fitted to sills
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres worn inner edges
n/s head lamp glass/ lens deteriorated
unable to inspect sills due to plastic covers
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres worn inner edges
n/s head lamp glass/ lens deteriorated
unable to inspect sills due to plastic covers
Offside screen wash poor
Poor nearside headlight beam pattern
Poor offside headlight beam pattern, borders on 'fail'
Some brake pipes corroding
Some deterioration- exhaust flexi-section
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside screen wash poor
Play in offside front suspension leg top mount
Poor nearside headlight beam pattern
Poor offside headlight beam pattern, borders on 'fail'
Some brake pipes corroding
Some deterioration- exhaust flexi-section
Front tyre/s inner edge wear
Offside front fog lamp adrift
Rear silencer bracket broken
Rear silencer flange corroded
Rear silencer heat shield adrift
Some brake pipes previously greased- presume corrosion
Wipers self-park fault
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front reg plate de-laminating
Front tyre/s inner edge wear
Offside front fog lamp adrift
Rear silencer bracket broken
Rear silencer flange corroded
Rear silencer heat shield adrift
Some brake pipes previously greased- presume corrosion
Wipers self-park fault
wipers not always parking correctly
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
wipers not always parking correctly
Exhaust rear silencer / mid section flanges corroding
Front reg plate de-laminating
Rear reg plate de-laminating. Requires replacing
Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod
Wipers self-park fault
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
centre to rear exhaust joint corroded
rear reg plate deteriorating
centre to rear exhaust joint corroded
rear reg plate deteriorating
small cut in n/s/r tyre side wall
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
small cut in n/s/r tyre side wall
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ52 EFP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 EFP, 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 EFP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.
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