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BU02 JBZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,080 mi
Last recorded128,080 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 JBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 128,080 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

coolant level light on

Fail 4 Jul 2017 128,072 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust fault (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe link to center box clamp not holding system together (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

coolant level light on

wiring not connected under bonnet and beneath car

Pass 21 Jul 2016 121,309 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak from radiator

rear axle bushes splitting but no movement

Fail 15 Jul 2016 121,165 miles

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak from radiator

rear axle bushes splitting but no movement

Pass 23 Jun 2015 115,944 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 115,837 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 110,414 miles

Engine management light on

Offside real axle bush split

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

Wipers split

Fail 16 Jun 2014 110,198 miles

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

Engine management light on.

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 104,359 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Engine management light on

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 92,801 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 84,692 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 75,543 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 75,534 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 66,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 66,951 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 58,663 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,302 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 29,435 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 29,435 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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BU02 JBZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BU02 JBZ, 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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BU02 JBZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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