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BJ52 NHL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,454 mi
Last recorded104,454 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 104,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s/r (2.7.2a)

low effort handbrake

n/s wiper blade worn

rear wiper broken

Pass 15 Sep 2014 102,016 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 15 Sep 2014 102,006 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,032 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 85,760 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 85,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 77,062 miles

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

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

air bag light on

both rear tyres cracked not to cords

coolant low

gear box wet with oil

oil on min

slight judder from wipers

slight play offside front suspension top mounting

Fail 26 Sep 2011 77,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

air bag light on

both rear tyres cracked not to cords

coolant low

gear box wet with oil

oil on min

slight judder from wipers

slight play offside front suspension top mounting

Pass 9 Sep 2010 70,680 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 66,952 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 66,952 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 63,923 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 59,512 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 55,222 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres worn

Pass 13 Sep 2006 55,222 miles

front tyres worn

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 NHL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NHL, 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 NHL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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