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CX52 BJV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

130,386 mi
Last recorded130,386 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 BJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 130,386 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 130,386 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 117,788 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 117,788 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 109,469 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing 2x (2.7.2a)

Front head lights

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2017 109,469 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing 2x (2.7.2a)

Front head lights

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 103,562 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 103,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 97,301 miles

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

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

temp repair centre section exhaust

Fail 12 Aug 2015 97,299 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

temp repair centre section exhaust

Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,645 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 86,645 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 80,044 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 80,044 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

cooling fan fault

Pass 4 Nov 2011 73,639 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 73,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 70,009 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 63,437 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 63,437 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2008 55,733 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 49,939 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 49,939 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 45,201 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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CX52 BJV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 CX52 BJV, 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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CX52 BJV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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