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BJ52 XVV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,734 mi
Last recorded100,734 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 100,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside tyres cracked and perishing

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 100,729 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside tyres cracked and perishing

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 95,582 miles

Nearside Front springs rusty at bottom

Nearside Front tyre perishing on sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Offside Front springs rusty at bottom

Offside Front tyre cracking inside of tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking inside of tread

engine oil leak

exhaust center pipe rubbers badly perished

exhaust flexi pipe damaged

exhaust rear silencer rusty and slightly blowing

gear box oil leak

multiple blows from exhaust system

steering rack damp

washers only just reach windscreen

Fail 22 Feb 2017 95,582 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front springs rusty at bottom

Nearside Front tyre perishing on sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Offside Front springs rusty at bottom

Offside Front tyre cracking inside of tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking inside of tread

engine oil leak

exhaust center pipe rubbers badly perished

exhaust flexi pipe damaged

exhaust rear silencer rusty and slightly blowing

gear box oil leak

multiple blows from exhaust system

steering rack damp

washers only just reach windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2016 90,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mounts centre box deteriating

oil leaks

Fail 20 Feb 2016 90,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust mounts centre box deteriating

oil leaks

Pass 24 Feb 2015 86,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 86,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 81,861 miles

Cooling fan operation noisey.

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking.

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking.

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

Various oil leaks from engine.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 74,836 miles

both headlights diffused

Fail 23 Nov 2012 74,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both headlights diffused

Pass 23 Nov 2011 70,285 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 70,285 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 64,239 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 64,239 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 55,731 miles

front brake pads low

plastic oversills fitted

rear number plate slightly faded

slight exhaust blow @ front joint

Pass 21 Oct 2008 49,140 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 44,696 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,704 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 XVV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XVV, 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 XVV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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