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BJ52 MXK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

209,847 mi
Last recorded209,847 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 MXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 209,847 miles

Outer sill covers fitted.

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2018 209,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Outer sill covers fitted.

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 208,866 miles

covers fitted, obscuring some components

rear exhaust poor

Fail 25 Oct 2017 208,863 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump area/req invesigation (7.2.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 25 Oct 2016 207,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leaks

underbody corrosion/sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 201,800 miles

brake pipes greased/corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre low

oil leaks

Fail 28 Oct 2015 201,800 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes greased/corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre low

oil leaks

Pass 8 Oct 2014 196,925 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 8 Oct 2014 196,925 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Offside Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2013 192,415 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 25 Oct 2013 192,415 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Oct 2012 177,700 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 173,427 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 173,427 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 169,041 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 164,074 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 164,074 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 161,269 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 161,206 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 133,434 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 100,321 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 75,002 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 MXK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MXK, 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 MXK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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