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BW52 RVJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,860 mi
Last recorded107,860 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 RVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2015 107,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure insecure at bottom (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Fuel system component leaking filter by fuel tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear silencer rubber mountings missing and system in poor condition

damp at steering rack

warning light lit

Pass 5 Sep 2014 95,350 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

both rear exhaust mounting rubbers missing but silencer cable tied on

pattern poor on offside head light

Fail 1 Sep 2014 95,301 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

both rear exhaust mounting rubbers missing but silencer cable tied on

pattern poor on offside head light

Pass 14 Sep 2013 86,758 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust mounting rubbers missing but system secure

Fail 5 Sep 2013 86,479 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust mounting rubbers missing but system secure

Pass 23 Aug 2012 80,694 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

mil light staying on

Fail 23 Aug 2012 80,694 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

middle exhaust section corroded

mil light staying on

nearside front wiper split

Pass 12 Sep 2011 72,290 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 72,290 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 62,372 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front wipers smearing slightly

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and cracking

some bulbs in high level brake light not working

Fail 6 Sep 2010 62,372 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front wipers smearing slightly

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and cracking

some bulbs in high level brake light not working

Fail 25 Aug 2009 52,632 miles

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

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

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

offside front rim slightly damaged

oil leak on engine

segments in high beam brake light inop

small cut in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2009 52,632 miles

offside front rim slightly damaged

oil leak on engine

segments in high beam brake light inop

small cut in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2008 44,218 miles

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

advise dampness around nearside front steering rack gaiter

advise nail & screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2007 36,811 miles

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

naerside front steering rack gaiter damp

rear no plate laminate dirt getting behind

Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,007 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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BW52 RVJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BW52 RVJ, 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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BW52 RVJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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