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BJ52 GRZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,011 mi
Last recorded72,011 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 GRZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 72,011 miles

both rear tyres slight sidewall damage

Fail 11 Apr 2017 71,888 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure hanging down under bumper (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both front (8.2.2)

both rear tyres slight sidewall damage

Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,022 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 48,847 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,258 miles

exhaust deterated

Fail 24 Mar 2014 45,217 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust deterated

Pass 23 Mar 2013 39,064 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,568 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,060 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 29,698 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 26,453 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 23,387 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 21,082 miles

nearside front macpherson strut slight leak.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 13,807 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 GRZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GRZ, 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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What year was BJ52 GRZ registered?

BJ52 GRZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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