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BJ52 SWK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,518 mi
Last recorded121,518 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 121,518 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 121,518 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 115,173 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 115,173 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 102,522 miles

rear and middle exhaust in poor condition

Fail 29 Sep 2015 102,521 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 92,077 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 92,076 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,993 miles

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 78,993 miles

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)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 66,101 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 66,101 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2011 56,207 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 56,207 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 48,346 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all 4 tyres low

Fail 25 Oct 2010 48,346 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 40,289 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,968 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 21,546 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 13,396 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 5,950 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 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.

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