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BJ52 NYV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,441 mi
Last recorded107,441 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 NYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 107,441 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 107,441 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 104,410 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 104,410 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2013 102,405 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 102,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 86,166 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 83,338 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 10 Oct 2011 83,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 11 Oct 2010 74,594 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 74,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear and offside rear tyre's wearing on inner edge close to legal limit.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 65,529 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 54,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 54,618 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 44,774 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both side front top bushes play slightly.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 44,774 miles

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

both side front top bushes play slightly.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 36,679 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 NYV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NYV, 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 NYV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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