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BJ52 EHD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,460 mi
Last recorded120,460 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 120,460 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noisy

Offside Front brake pipe corrorded

Fail 23 Oct 2017 120,416 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section incorrectly fitted (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner egde

Oil leak ()

coolant level low

Pass 30 Nov 2016 102,025 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 102,023 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear along the floor (3.6.B.2c)

Brake vacuum build up too slow brake servo not assisting the brakes (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose loose in the lower attachment to the hub (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 96,332 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 88,790 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 88,660 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 82,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 77,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 77,570 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 71,436 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 71,435 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 65,955 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 60,306 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 54,403 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 44,411 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 34,892 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 24,794 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 EHD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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