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BU02 JFG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

182,128 mi
Last recorded182,128 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 JFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 182,128 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 182,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 168,625 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both arch mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 168,616 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both arch mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 162,033 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside turret mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by chassis/ subframe mounting (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/perished/screw in tread - recommended (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper mounting and chassis (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper mounting and chassis (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive recommended (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 162,008 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by chassis/ subframe mounting (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside turret mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by chassis/ subframe mounting (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/perished/screw in tread - recommended (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper mounting and chassis (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper mounting and chassis (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive recommended (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 150,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to intermediate joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper suspension mounting has slight movement

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 150,291 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to intermediate joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper suspension mounting has slight movement

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 142,021 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 142,021 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 136,788 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 130,778 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 125,109 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 125,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 119,292 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 114,467 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 108,603 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 108,603 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 101,578 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 101,578 miles

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

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 10 Dec 2009 94,317 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 87,085 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 78,372 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 76,523 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 66,178 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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BU02 JFG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 JFG, 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 JFG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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