MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by inner sill (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
all exhaust heat shields lose
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure jagged edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front to rear brake pipe surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside rear brake pipe surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear brake pipe surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside rear brake pipe surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper blades deteriorating
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front to rear brake pipe surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside rear brake pipe surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear brake pipe surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside rear brake pipe surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper blades deteriorating
Offside Rear Tyre worn to 2mm
rear exhaust deteriorating
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn to 2mm
Nearside Front Tyre worn to 2mm
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit
Rear exhaust flange could fail due to corrosion and deterioration
Rear wiper blade split
nearside and offside front brake discs wearing thin
Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear wiper blade split
Nearside Front Tyre worn to 2mm
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit
Rear exhaust flange could fail due to corrosion and deterioration
nearside and offside front brake discs wearing thin
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s/f bumper in secure
n/s/r tyre starting to perish
rear exhaust deteriorated
n/s/f bumper in secure
n/s/r tyre starting to perish
rear exhaust deteriorated
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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AP02 DZB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 AP02 DZB, 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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AP02 DZB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 August 2002.
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