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2002 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration FJ52SWN
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1686cc
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- Expired 04 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 228,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 215,651 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2019 4 Jun 202610 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 215,651 MI
4 Jun 20264 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 207,165 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 207,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 194,443 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine has slight oil leak
1 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 194,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to load valve (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine has slight oil leak
7 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 180,961 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From Flexi To Wheel Cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil Leak
5 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 180,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil Leak
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From Flexi To Wheel Cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
9 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 165,518 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2015 4 Jun 20269 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 165,518 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
28 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 149,923 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
12 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 134,800 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2013 4 Jun 202611 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 134,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
8 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 127,179 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 127,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 118,423 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 108,367 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2011 4 Jun 202623 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 98,342 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2010 4 Jun 202611 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 87,382 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2009 4 Jun 202611 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 87,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
3 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 73,838 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2008 4 Jun 202620 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 50,501 MI
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FJ52SWN was registered on 2002-09-30
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