MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,745 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both h/lamps (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust blow
exhaust heat shield adrift
n/s/f tyre perished
o/s/f tyre low edges
oil leak
slight 3 play n/s/f wheel
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both h/lamps (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust blow
exhaust heat shield adrift
n/s/f tyre perished
o/s/f tyre low edges
oil leak
slight 3 play n/s/f wheel
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Coolant leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front wiper blade will need replacing soon
Nearside rear Tyre is perished
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Coolant leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front wiper blade will need replacing soon
Nearside rear Tyre is perished
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Both rear tyres have slight uneven tread wear on the inner edges
Engine coolant level is low
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres have slight uneven tread wear on the inner edges
Engine coolant level is low
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear 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.
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AY02 BXE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 AY02 BXE, 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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AY02 BXE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.
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