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BN52 OJJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,671 mi
Last recorded115,671 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 OJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 115,671 miles

corrosion forming on inner sills

slight play in o/s/f top mount

Pass 24 Sep 2015 110,970 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 110,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 102,440 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 102,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 89,975 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 81,383 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 70,044 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 64,330 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 60,844 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 60,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 57,179 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 51,304 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 46,374 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 33,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 33,427 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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BN52 OJJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN52 OJJ, 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 BN52 OJJ registered?

BN52 OJJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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The MOT history for BN52 OJJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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