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CV52 BZJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,228 mi
Last recorded71,228 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 BZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 71,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust flange badly rusted and weakened (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner and outer (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,309 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 67,307 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers park in drivers view (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 63,738 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust joiner corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,859 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 57,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 57,173 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 53,757 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,490 miles

FRONT DISCS AND PADS ON LIMIT

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE 2-3MM

WEAR IN NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER STRUT

Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,302 miles

O/S/R TYRE PERISHING ON OUTSIDE SIDE WALL

Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,167 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 43,726 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 42,980 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,336 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 39,070 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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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CV52 BZJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CV52 BZJ, 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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CV52 BZJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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