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BV52 EKJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,384 mi
Last recorded109,384 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 EKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2024 109,384 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 94,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 94,685 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear silencer broken off (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 78,479 miles

slight play in NSF strut top mount

Fail 17 Oct 2022 78,479 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

slight play in NSF strut top mount

Pass 17 Nov 2021 60,789 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 58,806 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 55,863 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 55,863 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,236 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 48,769 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,242 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,951 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 41,950 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,812 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Jan 2010 35,540 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 32,028 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 27,843 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 23,583 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 18,556 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 18,493 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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BV52 EKJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey 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 BV52 EKJ, 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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BV52 EKJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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