MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front bumper slight damage
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear exhaust blowing from joint and hanger missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front bumper slight damage
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear exhaust blowing from joint and hanger missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust rusty
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster broken (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust rusty
rear and middle exhaust in poor condition
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
rear and middle exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear exhaust rusty
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear exhaust rusty
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all 4 tyres low
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all 4 tyres low
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ52 SWK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 SWK, 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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What year was BJ52 SWK registered?
BJ52 SWK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 October 2002.
Is BJ52 SWK safe to buy?
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