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BJ52 XVA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,803 mi
Last recorded87,803 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 XVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 87,803 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 80,135 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 73,818 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 73,133 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 72,636 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 72,266 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 72,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 71,394 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 70,388 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 69,190 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust system slightly detoriated

Pass 22 Oct 2015 68,090 miles

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2015 68,090 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,335 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 64,828 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyre perished

rear exhaust detoriated

Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,932 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 60,473 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 58,722 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 50,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,569 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2008 43,058 miles

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)

Fail 3 May 2007 33,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 33,335 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 13,487 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 XVA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVA, 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 XVA registered?

BJ52 XVA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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