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BT52 OJM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

181,014 mi
Last recorded181,014 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 OJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 181,014 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 181,014 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image visible (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 166,445 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 166,445 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 154,956 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake bind Slight

Fail 13 Dec 2021 154,913 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake bind Slight

Pass 8 Jan 2021 144,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 134,107 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 125,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2019 125,338 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2017 117,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 177,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 110,341 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 99,307 miles

deterioration to rear exhaust

light corrosion on brake pipe's

Fail 4 Jan 2016 99,307 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

deterioration to rear exhaust

light corrosion on brake pipe's

Fail 29 Dec 2014 94,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

deterioration to exhaust

wiper blade's splitting

Pass 29 Dec 2014 94,898 miles

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

deterioration to exhaust

wiper blade's splitting

Pass 6 Dec 2013 89,237 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 89,234 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 84,203 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 84,203 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 79,795 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 74,864 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 74,864 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 69,594 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 69,594 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 64,816 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008
Pass 12 Dec 2006 51,365 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 44,648 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 43,032 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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BT52 OJM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 BT52 OJM, 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 OJM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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