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BU02 JJY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,872 mi
Last recorded113,872 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 JJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 113,872 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 105,658 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 105,652 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 103,753 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 101,606 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 101,606 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 98,273 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 98,273 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 89,457 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 72,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake fluid leak poss over filled

damage to o/s/r

Fail 22 Jun 2007 72,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake fluid leak poss over filled

damage to o/s/r

Pass 19 Jul 2006 47,806 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 47,806 miles

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

osf shocker damp

rear box poor condition

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 JJY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JJY, 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 JJY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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