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BV52 JWM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,724 mi
Last recorded87,724 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 JWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2019 87,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up n/s/r wheel bearing very noisy (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner batter secured with wire.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 87,272 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 87,272 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 87,101 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 86,609 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 85,461 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 85,461 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 83,711 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 83,711 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,782 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated,but functions as intended

Fail 27 Mar 2013 81,778 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust deteriorated,but functions as intended

Pass 27 Mar 2012 79,193 miles

dash lights not working (fail as from 01/04/2012)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,522 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 74,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2010 69,641 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 59,909 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers wiper slightly torn

Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,271 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 25,638 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 25,638 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 15,371 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 JWM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BV52 JWM, 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 JWM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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