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BJ52 POU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,537 mi
Last recorded169,537 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 POU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 169,537 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill appears weak sill covers fitted advise to remove and further inspect (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2014 157,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 147,045 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 147,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 139,451 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2012 139,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2011 123,071 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 122,826 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 107,778 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 107,778 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 102,047 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 102,047 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 93,632 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 84,184 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 75,951 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 56,751 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 POU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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