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BN02 LJU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,068 mi
Last recorded199,068 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 LJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 199,068 miles

Engine idle speed erratic

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 198,835 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low nearside (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear tyre inner tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Engine idle speed erratic

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 187,036 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 186,947 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 174,872 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 174,837 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 162,051 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 149,638 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 138,838 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 125,743 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 125,743 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 114,255 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 114,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 100,288 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 85,023 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 85,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre worn to limit

strut top mountings worn

Pass 24 Jul 2007 70,045 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 52,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LJU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BN02 LJU, 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 LJU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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