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BJ52 NXG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,084 mi
Last recorded140,084 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 NXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 140,084 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding at rear

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Feb 2013 134,282 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust rear box deterioated

front brake disks slightly corroded

nearside rear brake pipe between load valve and flexi hose corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 126,157 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe between load valve & flexi hose corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 119,721 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner brake disk slightly corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2011 119,715 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner brake disk slightly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2009 111,983 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 111,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 102,916 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 93,959 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 83,963 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 83,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 NXG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NXG, 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 NXG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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