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BJ52 NFH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,797 mi
Last recorded116,797 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 116,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 116,639 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

EML on but pre July 2003

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 104,164 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers loose

Fail 23 Jan 2018 104,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both rear shock absorber covers loose

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 92,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 80,387 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 79,530 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 77,934 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

adv on off side front head light lens fading

Pass 5 Nov 2013 74,234 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 68,046 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 62,022 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,447 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 57,457 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 57,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 54,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,002 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 45,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,589 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 29,937 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 NFH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NFH, 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 NFH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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