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BJ52 MVS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

177,026 mi
Last recorded177,026 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 MVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 177,026 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2019 177,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2018 167,281 miles

BOTH HEAD LAMPS HAVE POOR BEAM IMAGE

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 167,267 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT AND REAR (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on PARKING ACROSS DRIVERS VIEW (8.2.1b)

BOTH HEAD LAMPS HAVE POOR BEAM IMAGE

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 161,095 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 161,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 152,762 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 152,762 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 145,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rest of exhaust system,rust corrosion

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2014 145,653 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rest of exhaust system,rust corrosion

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2013 138,634 miles

centre exhaust system corroded

n/s/f outter cv boot slightly leaking

Fail 27 Nov 2013 138,634 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust system corroded

n/s/f outter cv boot slightly leaking

rear heat shield loose

Pass 21 Nov 2012 132,274 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

offside front seatbelt slow retracting

Pass 23 Nov 2011 125,117 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 117,762 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 117,762 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 110,352 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 110,352 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 102,948 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 102,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2007 93,767 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 93,767 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 76,931 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 MVS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MVS, 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 MVS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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