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BU02 JNL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,097 mi
Last recorded142,097 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 142,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 30 Jun 2015 129,322 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 129,322 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2014 118,102 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 118,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 109,185 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 109,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 87,678 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Exhaust rear heat sheild insecure

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Nearside headlamp light output aim poor

Nearside/offside front struts lift in top bearing/mountings when suspension is in droop

Noise from rear brakes when tested in brake rollers

Oil leak

Surface cracks nearside/offside rear tyres in treaded areas

Fail 21 Nov 2011 87,678 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Exhaust rear heat sheild insecure

Front brake discs worn/corroded

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

Nearside headlamp light output aim poor

Nearside/offside front struts lift in top bearing/mountings when suspension is in droop

Noise from rear brakes when tested in brake rollers

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Surface cracks nearside/offside rear tyres in treaded areas

Pass 16 Dec 2010 76,094 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 75,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 60,726 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 60,726 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 45,544 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 34,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 31,109 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 31,109 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 21,799 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 21,799 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 JNL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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