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BJ52 OAU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,405 mi
Last recorded133,405 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 OAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 133,405 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2019 133,405 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 130,700 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear sections of main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 130,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released and offside (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear sections of main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 125,001 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 125,001 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 120,652 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 114,290 miles

corrosion present on offside rear spring

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

front discs and pads wearing

Fail 30 Sep 2014 114,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

corrosion present on offside rear spring

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

front discs and pads wearing

Pass 30 Sep 2013 109,631 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 109,631 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 104,869 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 94,262 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyre starting to get low

rear wiper spilt

Fail 5 Nov 2011 94,262 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyre starting to get low

rear wiper spilt

Pass 13 Nov 2010 85,165 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 77,282 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 69,634 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 64,065 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 63,850 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 55,089 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 46,722 miles

o/s rear seat backrest locking but suspect catch slightly loose n/s rear seatbelt partial inspection only as child seat fitted

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 OAU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OAU, 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 OAU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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