MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,622 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
nearside head light pattan poor
offside fog light lense repaired with tape
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low REFLECTOR INSECURE MOTOR NOT FITTED TO REFLECTOR (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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)
Oil leak
exaust deteriating
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front wipers deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s/r lamp damaged.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
suspect puncture to nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front discs+pads worn
rear springs corroded
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in n/s/front tyre and worn on inside edge
parking brake adjustment poor
rear tyres cracking
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF02 DHC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 AF02 DHC, 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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AF02 DHC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2002.
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