MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,647 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust tailpipe corroded and deteriorated
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
rear wiper blade torn
slight blurring on offside front headlight aim
slight play in offside steering rack arm
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on o/s/r metal brake pipe between load sensor and rear flexi hose
noise from rear brakes on roller brake test
o/s and n/s front inner brake pads low
slight play at o/s/f upper strut mount
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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AR51 XDU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 AR51 XDU, 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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What year was AR51 XDU registered?
AR51 XDU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 February 2002.
Is AR51 XDU safe to buy?
The MOT history for AR51 XDU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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