MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,184 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Heavy condensation in headlamp
Oil leak
Play in both front strut tops
Rear Coil spring corroded Both heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
* Signs of overheating on rear brakes *
Nearside Heavy condensation in headlamp
Oil leak
Play in both front strut tops
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion on suspension components
Offside Outer Pinhole in cv boot
Poor beam images
Rear Coil spring corroded Both heavy (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Surface corrosion on all brake discs
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake pipe under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion on suspension components
Front exhaust flexi-pipe in very poor condition
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Pinhole in cv boot
Poor beam images
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both heavy (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Surface corrosion on all brake discs
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Different size tyres fitted front-rear
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak
Rear Brake backplates corroded
Wear on rear tyre edges
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle section (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of top side of engine.
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
Front axle 16" alloy wheels fitted, rear axle 15" steel wheels fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.
Steering rack has seepage
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Front both tyres worn on inner edges
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust rubbers missing
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust manifold blowing slightly
oil leak
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated
rear exhaust joint deteriorated
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
nearside rear tyre perished
advanced wear both front suspension top mounts
both front tyres on legal limit
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
please note both outer sills have plastic covers † †gearbox leaking oil contaminated steering rack
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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AR51 LFF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 AR51 LFF, 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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AR51 LFF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 February 2002.
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