MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear brake pipe Corroded rear
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
1. Nearside front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch.
2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.
1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.
2. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode and has a slight leak.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.
2. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode and has a slight leak.
both rear springs
nearside front headlamp
1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sil covers. 2. Offside head light becoming dull.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sil covers. 2. Offside head light becoming dull.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 3. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
osf tyre 3mm.nsf tyre just under 3mm
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both outer sills not fully checked covers fitted
small movement on both top supenion mounts
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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AO02 VLV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 AO02 VLV, 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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AO02 VLV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 June 2002.
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