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BJ52 ZLE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,600 mi
Last recorded84,600 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,600 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 64,821 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,967 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 62,967 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 60,029 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 60,029 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 56,083 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 56,083 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 50,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 50,111 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008
Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,572 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 36,572 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 34,579 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 23,187 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 ZLE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

BJ52 ZLE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is BJ52 ZLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ52 ZLE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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