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BJ52 NPG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,728 mi
Last recorded171,728 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 171,728 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 157,448 miles

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

Front Upper slight play in both top strut mounts

Fail 8 Feb 2018 157,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Upper slight play in both top strut mounts

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 148,057 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 148,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 140,244 miles

steel brake pipes to rear corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 130,254 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 120,349 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 108,560 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 108,560 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 96,284 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 85,259 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 72,689 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 60,625 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 47,893 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 34,654 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 21,018 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 NPG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NPG, 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 NPG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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