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BJ52 HMH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,308 mi
Last recorded153,308 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 153,308 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2016 153,308 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 142,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 130,843 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 130,843 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 118,951 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)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 118,951 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 108,998 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 98,543 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 98,543 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 86,021 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 73,006 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 73,006 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 68,496 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 68,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 46,092 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 46,092 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s front plastic wheel arch cover catching wheel

Pass 4 Oct 2006 38,164 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 HMH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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