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BJ52 PXH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,710 mi
Last recorded131,710 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 PXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2022 131,710 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both std (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 5 Feb 2021 125,902 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

engine light on

exhaust system badly corroded

oil leak around engine

Fail 29 Jan 2021 125,844 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front head lights badly faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

engine light on

exhaust system badly corroded

oil leak around engine

Pass 7 Feb 2020 120,081 miles

Offside Rear sprig corroded

both front head light faded

engine light on

oil leak around engine

Fail 7 Feb 2020 120,079 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perrished and cracked plus has punture 195/60/15

Offside Rear sprig corroded

both front head light faded

engine light on

oil leak around engine

Pass 1 Feb 2019 113,151 miles

Nearside Rear spring corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded and weak

slight oil leak around engine

Fail 25 Jan 2019 113,045 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both fronts faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear spring corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded and weak

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 7 Feb 2018 101,635 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 101,630 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped over rear axle (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 88,890 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 76,352 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 63,818 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 51,534 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 51,534 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,563 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 38,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

Pass 31 May 2011 35,109 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2011 35,109 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 34,233 miles

slight corrosion front metal brake pipes

slight play front suspension top mountings

Fail 7 Feb 2011 34,233 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion front metal brake pipes

slight play front suspension top mountings

Pass 9 Feb 2010 31,162 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 27,991 miles

front screen damaged.

Fail 12 Feb 2009 27,991 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front screen damaged.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 26,851 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 22,544 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 22,544 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 19,260 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 16,016 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 PXH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PXH, 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 PXH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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