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BJ52 NZF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,580 mi
Last recorded153,580 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 NZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 153,580 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front wipers dont go back to starting position

Nearside Front 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 Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

engine managment light on dash

Fail 3 Nov 2017 153,579 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front wipers dont go back to starting position

Nearside Front 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 Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

coolant level low

engine managment light on dash

Pass 22 Nov 2016 143,911 miles

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Central Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 21 Nov 2016 143,870 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Central Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

coolant level very low

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2015 131,772 miles

both headlamps dulling over

slightly more play in offside stut top than nearside strut top ./

Pass 20 Nov 2014 125,601 miles

11 % front brake inbalance ./

Fail 20 Nov 2014 125,601 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

11 % front brake inbalance ./

both front tyres on legal limit 1.6/ mm ./

exhaust heat shield loose but secure ./

n/s/r tyre slight deformation outer sidewall ./

Pass 2 Nov 2013 111,213 miles

headlamps only just met pattern criteria ./ dulling over ./

Pass 29 Oct 2012 97,712 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 90,432 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 83,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 73,613 miles

advise side sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2008 62,941 miles

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

advise side sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2008 62,941 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

advise side sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2007 52,838 miles

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread and also is perished in tread area

Fail 24 Sep 2007 52,838 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread and also is perished in tread area

Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,058 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 NZF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NZF, 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 NZF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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