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BJ52 NBM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,049 mi
Last recorded72,049 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 NBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 72,049 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 72,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 64,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

condition of nearside rear tyre wall

condition of off side front tyre walls

off side front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Oct 2012 64,805 miles

condition of nearside rear tyre wall

condition of off side front tyre walls

off side front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 22 Oct 2011 57,956 miles

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

both nearside tyre outer walls cracking

nearside front tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2011 57,956 miles

both nearside tyre outer walls cracking

nearside front tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2010

condition of nearside rear tyre wall

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 25 Oct 2010

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

condition of nearside rear tyre wall

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 28 Oct 2009 41,951 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 41,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,862 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 24,727 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,009 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 NBM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NBM, 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 NBM registered?

BJ52 NBM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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