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BJ52 YBX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,535 mi
Last recorded100,535 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 YBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 100,535 miles

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2018 100,535 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2017 95,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 94,835 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 86,048 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 75,480 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 75,480 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 63,254 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 63,254 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,206 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 61,206 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 56,779 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 56,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 55,082 miles

front discs showing signs of pitting

Fail 13 Oct 2011 55,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs showing signs of pitting

Pass 21 Sep 2010 53,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 53,003 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level slightly low

Fail 13 Oct 2009 50,838 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 50,838 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 47,447 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,447 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 44,618 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 39,837 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 34,223 miles

brake pedal rubber is worn

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front brake pads are over 3/4 worn

n/s/f tyre is worn

o/s/f tyre slightly worn & outer wall is cut

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 YBX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YBX, 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 YBX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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