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BN52 XDJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

190,398 mi
Last recorded190,398 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 XDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 190,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 188,268 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 186,636 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 186,628 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 178,991 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 11 Mar 2016 163,653 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 149,690 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 135,767 miles

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

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

centre to rear exhaust corroded at jiont

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 135,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

centre to rear exhaust corroded at jiont

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 123,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust loud needs further investigation

exhaust system heavily corroded

rear springs rubbin

under vehicle has various corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2012 116,364 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear metal brake pipes greased

service light on

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2012 116,364 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear metal brake pipes greased

service light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2011 109,452 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 94,480 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 77,901 miles

compensator becoming stiff

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Fail 2 Jun 2009 77,901 miles

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

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

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

compensator becoming stiff

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 5 Dec 2008 73,824 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 73,824 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 65,053 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 53,728 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 50,700 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 50,697 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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BN52 XDJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN52 XDJ registered?

BN52 XDJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is BN52 XDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 XDJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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