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BJ52 UPA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,165 mi
Last recorded138,165 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 138,165 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 138,163 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 128,261 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer casing is corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 128,261 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer casing is corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 117,816 miles

bad oil leak.

offside front outer wheel rim damaged.

rear silencer corroded/deteriorated.

rear wiper missing.

Fail 27 Jan 2014 117,816 miles

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

bad oil leak.

offside front outer wheel rim damaged.

rear shock absorbers weak.

rear silencer corroded/deteriorated.

rear wiper missing.

undertray insecure.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 110,300 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 110,234 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2012 101,312 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 101,312 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2011 88,964 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 88,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2010 78,157 miles

slight dent o/s/front wheel rim--

Pass 25 Feb 2009 62,468 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 48,376 miles

slight damage o/s/front tyre outer wall--o/s/rear tyre tread low-

Pass 17 Oct 2006 37,856 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 22,978 miles

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.

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 UPA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UPA, 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 UPA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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