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BN02 AKJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

200,161 mi
Last recorded200,161 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 AKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 200,161 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust corroded and peeling

Fail 31 Aug 2016 200,153 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour black (7.4.B.4)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine ()

rear exhaust corroded and peeling

Pass 21 Aug 2015 180,160 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 180,030 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 159,557 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 139,247 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2013 139,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 130,392 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 130,392 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 123,947 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre has low tread

Back box poor

Front brake discs have corrosion inner faces

Offside front brake has slight judder

Pass 4 Mar 2010 110,175 miles

front tyres wear on inside edges

Pass 30 Apr 2009 103,648 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 103,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 93,712 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 78,384 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 58,616 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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BN02 AKJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BN02 AKJ, 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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BN02 AKJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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