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BL02 RXJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,025 mi
Last recorded63,025 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 RXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 63,025 miles

condition and movement in both rear axle bushs

condition o/s/r coil spring Borderline

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front and rear sub frames and suspension

corrosion on main and all rear brake pipes

damage to front end of vehicle and number plate

lift and movement in both front top suspension mountings Borderline

n/s/f tyre wall perishing and cracking between treads

security of both headlamps Borderline

Fail 30 Aug 2017 63,025 miles

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

condition and movement in both rear axle bushs

condition o/s/r coil spring Borderline

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front and rear sub frames and suspension

corrosion on main and all rear brake pipes

damage to front end of vehicle and number plate

lift and movement in both front top suspension mountings Borderline

n/s/f tyre wall perishing and cracking between treads

security of both headlamps Borderline

Pass 13 Jul 2016 61,829 miles

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

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

o/s headlamp has poor pattern

Fail 13 Jul 2016 61,829 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s headlamp has poor pattern

Pass 15 Jul 2015 59,743 miles

O/S/F headlamp beam pattern poor

Rear exhaust box flange joint to inter pipe poor corroding away

Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,553 miles

Rear Exhaust box flange joint to center pipe very corroded advise replacement soon (not leaking yet)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,432 miles

Exhaust rear box flange in poor condition

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 53,124 miles

Rear Tyres small radial cracks in tread area N/S/F Tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,859 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,990 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 45,074 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 43,225 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,142 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 29,919 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,673 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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BL02 RXJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BL02 RXJ, 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 BL02 RXJ registered?

BL02 RXJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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