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BP02 MJO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 MJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2020

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 98,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 98,517 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded compensate to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 94,681 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear , both axle . nsr inner . (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge nobbled (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Os headlight patterns poor

Pass 28 Mar 2017 91,500 miles

Headlight lens tarnished ,poor pattern

Fail 27 Mar 2017 91,500 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Headlight lens tarnished ,poor pattern

Pass 23 Mar 2016 86,575 miles

Nearside Rear Chopping on edges

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 86,575 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Chopping on edges

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 81,734 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,452 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 72,474 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 72,474 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 68,502 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,436 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

OSF rack play/wear.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 64,432 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Corrosion on brake pipes.

OSF rack play/wear.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,320 miles

offside steering arm play

Fail 23 Aug 2010 61,098 miles

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

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

offside steering arm play

Pass 2 Sep 2009 54,046 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside inner track arm slight play

Fail 2 Sep 2009 54,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside inner track arm slight play

Pass 11 Sep 2008 44,227 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,178 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 35,178 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,033 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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BP02 MJO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BP02 MJO, 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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BP02 MJO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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