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BJ52 XTM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,915 mi
Last recorded70,915 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 XTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 70,915 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 70,915 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 60,828 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 60,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 51,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management lamp illuminated

Nearside & offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Oil Low 4-5 ?

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside & offside front macpherson strut upper attachments

Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slightly damage n/s/r tyre side wall.

slightly damage o/s/r tyre side wall.

Pass 9 Oct 2010 42,607 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)

car intermittant cutting out

oil "5"

oil/gearbox leak?

Fail 2 Oct 2010 42,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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)

car intermittant cutting out

oil "5"

oil/gearbox leak?

Fail 12 Sep 2009 37,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsf and osf tyres worn inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2009 37,258 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsf and osf tyres worn inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,368 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 266,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

service light on / oil black

Pass 12 Sep 2007 266,652 miles

service light on / oil black

Pass 9 Sep 2006 23,583 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 XTM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 XTM, 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 XTM registered?

BJ52 XTM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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