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BJ52 MUA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,829 mi
Last recorded109,829 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 MUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 109,829 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2013 109,829 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2011 97,444 miles

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

advise offside front mirror cover damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2011 97,438 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

advise offside front mirror cover damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2010 89,298 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 87,341 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 84,006 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 80,454 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 79,574 miles

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 79,574 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 73,158 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 66,660 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 60,285 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 59,288 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre on legal limits

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 MUA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MUA, 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 MUA registered?

BJ52 MUA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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