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BJ52 EFP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,349 mi
Last recorded146,349 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 146,349 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 146,349 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 133,746 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 122,045 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 121,700 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 110,386 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 110,386 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 97,650 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 97,650 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 85,995 miles

wipers not always parking correctly

Fail 13 Apr 2012 85,995 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

wipers not always parking correctly

Pass 12 Apr 2011 74,012 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 58,760 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 58,760 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,582 miles

small cut in n/s/r tyre side wall

Fail 9 Apr 2009 46,372 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,308 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,921 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 32,917 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,458 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 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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