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BJ52 HSO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

105,522 mi
Last recorded105,522 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 HSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 105,522 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 90,975 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 90,969 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 9,942 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 90,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 83,709 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 83,709 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 76,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 2 Nov 2005 76,947 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 HSO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 HSO, 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 HSO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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