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BJ52 NLY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

132,370 mi
Last recorded132,370 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 NLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2019 132,370 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 120,694 miles

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

Original plastic undertray fitted below front subframe.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 113,798 miles

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

Nearside Front tyres worn inner edge

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

Offside Front tyres worn inner edge

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

both sills corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 111,119 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 109,440 miles

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

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges

Fail 1 Dec 2015 109,440 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges

Pass 21 Nov 2014 107,720 miles

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

rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2014 107,714 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

under tray insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2013 105,819 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 105,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 100,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2012 100,355 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2011 93,711 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 93,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 85,967 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 85,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 78,170 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 78,161 miles

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 71,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Plastic bodysill covers fitted.

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 21 Nov 2008 71,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Plastic bodysill covers fitted.

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 23 Nov 2007 63,463 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sill covers fitted. near side front and rear tyres need replacing soon

Pass 23 Nov 2007 63,463 miles

sill covers fitted. near side front and rear tyres need replacing soon

Pass 24 Nov 2006 54,327 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 54,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2005 41,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 41,497 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 NLY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NLY, 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 NLY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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