MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,734 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe and centre box showing signs of corrosion (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror outer cover missing (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front inner arch cover loose
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe and centre box showing signs of corrosion (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror outer cover missing (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front inner arch cover loose
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s o/s outer (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s o/s outer (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
bonnet release broken
item removed from drivers view prior to test
nearside rear tyre cut in tread
rear axle bushes deteriorated
various areas of corrosion underneath vehicle not considered excessive
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear exhaust rubber detached
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
wipers leave slight water residue
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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AU02 FMX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 AU02 FMX, 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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AU02 FMX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 2002.
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