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BU02 JRZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,641 mi
Last recorded130,641 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 130,641 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 130,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 125,510 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 125,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 111,536 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 108,164 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 108,164 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 105,479 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 101,672 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 97,388 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 91,198 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 82,800 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 82,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 82,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 71,184 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 59,272 miles

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

slight play 2 front top mounts

Fail 4 Dec 2009 59,272 miles

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

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

slight play 2 front top mounts

Pass 17 Oct 2008 42,680 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 29,403 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 28,917 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE OUTTER SKIN RUSTED NEAR SIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR FLEXY BRAKE PIPE FERRULES RUSTED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2006 27,013 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 JRZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JRZ, 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 JRZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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