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BJ52 MZT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,877 mi
Last recorded96,877 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 MZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 96,877 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section to back box bolt flanges (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear worn on inner shoulder

Offside Rear worn on inner shoulder

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components from view

Pass 27 Oct 2015 87,565 miles

EML On

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisey

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

Offside Front Fog Lamp Not Working

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 87,565 miles

EML On

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisey

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

Offside Front Fog Lamp Not Working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 78,209 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 78,090 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded but does not leak

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

O/S/F fog light inop

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

Steering wheel outer cover damaged but not weakened

Wipers not returning to park position

Fail 17 Oct 2014 78,032 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust system corroded but does not leak

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

O/S/F fog light inop

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

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

Steering wheel outer cover damaged but not weakened

Wipers not returning to park position

Pass 1 Oct 2013 65,527 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 65,527 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,878 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 48,707 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 48,707 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 39,757 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,025 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 28,110 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 24,412 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 20,157 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 MZT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MZT, 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 MZT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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