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BX52 LSJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,903 mi
Last recorded75,903 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 LSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 75,903 miles

Front front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly 185-65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to do full inspection on rear seat belts due to full of tools

Fail 24 Jan 2025 75,903 miles

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

Front front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly 185-65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to do full inspection on rear seat belts due to full of tools

Pass 3 Nov 2023 62,487 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 52,246 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 41,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 34,085 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen scratched

Pass 2 May 2019 27,487 miles

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pas rack has a misting of oil

Pass 13 Apr 2018 26,931 miles

Steering rack has a misting of oil

exhaust backbox deteriorating

Pass 18 Apr 2017 26,566 miles

Exhaust backbox deteriorating

Steering rack has a misting of oil

Pass 18 Apr 2016 25,903 miles

Steering rack has a slight misting of oil

exhaust backbox deteriorating

Pass 2 Apr 2015 25,431 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 24,324 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 23,516 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 22,461 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 20,892 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 19,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 19,696 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 18,473 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008

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)

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2007 14,645 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 12,343 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 12,343 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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BX52 LSJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BX52 LSJ, 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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What year was BX52 LSJ registered?

BX52 LSJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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