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BJ52 UDU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,240 mi
Last recorded150,240 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 UDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2017 150,240 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear silencer flange deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2016 139,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust system/flange and brackets corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 133,310 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Feb 2014 128,290 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 119,817 miles

battery insecure

eng oil over full

Fail 6 Mar 2013 119,817 miles

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

eng oil over full

Pass 24 Jan 2012 114,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2012 114,041 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 107,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 95,024 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 22 Jan 2009 83,111 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2008 76,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 76,258 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 70,683 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 61,973 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 61,973 miles

coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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 UDU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black 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 UDU, 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 UDU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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