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BJ52 MVX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,369 mi
Last recorded56,369 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 MVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 56,369 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play at fixings

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 56,369 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play at fixings

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 49,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,261 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 38,213 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

second hand headlights fitted

weld repaire to o/s/f inner wing

Fail 7 Mar 2007 38,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Oil leak

o/s/f road wheel not central to wheel arch . due to suspect acident damage

Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,255 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 MVX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MVX, 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 MVX registered?

BJ52 MVX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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