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BJ52 MVZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

104,083 mi
Last recorded104,083 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 MVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 104,083 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 104,066 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam front bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam front bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 97,528 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine warning light on

Fail 17 Oct 2023 97,459 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine warning light on

Pass 25 Oct 2022 95,056 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 95,027 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 92,812 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear outer wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 90,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy part (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 88,802 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 88,774 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 85,961 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 82,358 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 82,350 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 77,525 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,496 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 73,496 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both longitudinal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 68,587 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 63,697 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 63,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 58,436 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 58,436 miles

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

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

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

adv front tyres wearing on edges

adv headlight on offside cable tied secure

adv insp light on

Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,115 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 48,273 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 42,558 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipe

Pass 5 Nov 2008 37,074 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 31,602 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 31,602 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,569 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 MVZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MVZ, 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 MVZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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