MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides front (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides front (1.2.1 (e))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))
All brake pipes corroding.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front and both rear tyres worn on inner edges.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Brake pipes corroded.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in both front strut top mountings.
Brake pipes corroded.
Play in both front strut top mountings.
All brake pipes corroded.
Both front strut top mountings worn.
Both front tyres worn on inner edges.
Both rear coil springs corroded.
Both front strut top mountings worn.
Both rear coil springs corroded.
Rear windscreen wiper blade split.
Exhaust system corroded.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear tyre perished and wearing low.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust system corroded.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear tyre perished and wearing low.
offside and nearside wiper blades split. rear metal brake pipes corroding reear exhaust box and associated pipes corroded.
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside and nearside wiper blades split. rear metal brake pipes corroding reear exhaust box and associated pipes corroded.
Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre wearing edges.
Rear exhaust silencer corroded.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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AE02 LZP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 AE02 LZP, 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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AE02 LZP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2002.
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