MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,327 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensor (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensor (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensor (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensor (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs poor condition
man light on
rear silencer poor condition
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs in poor condition
managment light on
rear silencer in poor condition
BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN AND PERRISHED ON TREAD
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS
BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN AND PERRISHED ON TREAD
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS
BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL STEEL WHEEL
OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY CONDENSATED UP
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL STEEL WHEEL
OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY CONDENSATED UP
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS
brake pipes corroded
small crack in zone b of screen
brake pipes corroded
small crack in zone b of screen
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust joiont corroded
Various brake pipes corroded
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust joiont corroded
Various brake pipes corroded
REAR WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY PERRISHED
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED
BOTH FRONT WIPER RUBBERS SLIGHTLY PERRISHED
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
REAR WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY PERRISHED
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS
front discs corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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AY02 BZL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel 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 BZL, 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 BZL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 March 2002.
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