MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake servo corroded - minor
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Urgent attention required - not leaking at time of test ()
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded From & To Steering rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Central at clip securing point (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake servo corroded - minor
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Urgent attention required - not leaking at time of test ()
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded From & To Steering rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Brake pipes running front to rear slightly corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipes running front to rear are slightly corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge and close to 1.6mm
O/S/R shock absorber damp
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil level on minimun on dipstick
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipes running front to rear slightly corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipes running front to rear are slightly corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge and close to 1.6mm
O/S/R shock absorber damp
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil level on minimun on dipstick
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside and nearside outer sills as fitted covers
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
offside and nearside outer sills as fitted covers
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
OFF SIDE REAR DOOR WONT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE
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AJ52 HLA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 AJ52 HLA, 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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AJ52 HLA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 December 2002.
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