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BU02 JJZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Lng 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 JJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLng
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2015

n/s/f/ and o/s/f/ brake pipes corroded-exhauts flexi deteriated-wipers smearing-co passsed on limits-all 4 coil springs corroded-parkingbrake travel-x2 top mounts slight lift

x2 front tyres low-x2 rear tyres low-n/s/r/ nd o/s/r/ brake pipes to wheel cyliners corroded-x2 rear brake pipes to rear flexis corroded-front to rear brake pipes corroded-

Pass 23 May 2014 99,906 miles

x2 rear coil springs corroded-front ball joints slight play-rear shockers damp

Pass 30 May 2013 97,556 miles

handbrake lever has some travel-front balljoints have slight play-brake pipes surface rust-rear coil springs corroded-n/s/r shocker has a slight leak

second hand parts fitted-suspension mounts have slight play-

Fail 30 May 2013 97,554 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake lever has some travel-front balljoints have slight play-brake pipes surface rust-rear coil springs corroded-n/s/r shocker has a slight leak

Pass 22 May 2012 91,742 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2012 91,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2010 77,606 miles

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

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

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

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

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Nov 2009 68,643 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 61,578 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 52,792 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 43,454 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 29,603 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 JJZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc lng engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU02 JJZ, 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 JJZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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