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BJ52 NSN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,074 mi
Last recorded127,074 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 NSN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 127,074 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 110,978 miles

Both head lights deteriorated

Sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2016 110,978 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Both head lights deteriorated

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 100,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 100,022 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres bald on inner edges

nearside rear inner brake pad very low

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 14 May 2014 93,770 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust joint corroded and weakened

Fail 14 May 2014 93,768 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust joint corroded and weakened

Pass 24 May 2013 85,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside washers poor

rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 26 May 2012 76,516 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 66,226 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front suspension bushes worn

screen washers wesk

Pass 20 May 2011 66,226 miles

Battery insecure

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

front suspension bushes worn

screen washers wesk

Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,672 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 54,979 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 54,979 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 48,387 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 48,387 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 37,994 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 NSN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NSN, 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 NSN registered?

BJ52 NSN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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