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BU02 JNN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,229 mi
Last recorded92,229 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 92,229 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 89,777 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside and nearside front suspension leg top bearings have slight free play but is not to excess

Pass 16 May 2014 86,830 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 86,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 78,351 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 78,307 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 76,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 76,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 62,910 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake servo hose chaffing on fuel hose and vac pipe

Drivers side rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Exhaust middle and rear sections corroded

Front brake discs worn advise replacement when pads due in 3-4000miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Slight engine oil leak

Slight freeplay in both front top strut mounts

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 62,910 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake servo hose chaffing on fuel hose and vac pipe

Drivers side rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Exhaust middle and rear sections corroded

Front brake discs worn advise replacement when pads due in 3-4000miles

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

Slight engine oil leak

Slight freeplay in both front top strut mounts

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 53,495 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 33,284 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 29,317 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 21,621 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 21,621 miles

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

Offside Front 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 JNN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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