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BT52 JMV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,169 mi
Last recorded79,169 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 JMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 79,169 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 70,095 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 70,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 68,868 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 68,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 66,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Shallow cuts in tyre wall no cords showing

Fail 22 Nov 2016 66,538 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported At rear (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And tyre wall perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shallow cuts in tyre wall no cords showing

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 63,075 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 63,075 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 60,582 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 58,140 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 58,140 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 54,000 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 54,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 50,385 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,710 miles

Condition of wiper blades

Corosion to offside front brake pipe to flexi

Pass 10 Dec 2009 44,140 miles

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

Wear to front tyres on inner edges

Wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,878 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 36,396 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,526 miles

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

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

uneven wear on both front tyres

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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BT52 JMV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT52 JMV, 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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BT52 JMV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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