MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,717 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside rear inner sill corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front anti-roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn
Nearside rear tyre slightly oval
Nearside rear wheelbearing slightly noisy
Offside rear inner and outer sills corroded not considered excessive
Offside rear shock absorber top mounting area small hole due to corrosion
Rear axle bushes deteriorating
All tyres perished on outer sidewalls
Rear large main axle bushes slight unbonding
Rear outer sills minor corrosion
Front tyres worn on outer edges close to legal limits
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Front brake discs inner faces rough (2.4.G.2)
Front brake discs inner faces rough
Front tyres worn on outer edges close to legal limits
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside front brake disc inner face pitted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak on engine and gearbox area
Nearside front brake disc inner face pitted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak on engine and gearbox area
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe to nearside rear flexi hose slightly corroded
Front brake discs inner faces slightly pitted
Nearside front anti-roll bar mounting has slight wear in bush
Nearside front suspension arm has slight play in ball joint
Nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit 1.6mm
Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit
Oil leak stains under engine area
Rear inner brake pads wearing thin
Both rear roadwheels slightly distorted
Minor oil leak from front of engine around alternator
Minor oil leak from nearside front diff seal
Nearside front brake disc inner face slightly pitted
Nearside front roadwheel slightly distorted
Nearside inner rear brake pad wearing low
Brake pipe to nearside rear flexi slight corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside inner rear brake pad wearing thin
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipes to and from nearside rear flexi hose slight corrosion
Nearside front brake disc inner face slightly pitted
Nearside inner front brake pad wearing thin
Nearside rear wheelbearing slightly noisy
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Unable to assess outer sills due to plastic covers fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Unable to assess outer sills due to plastic covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
nearside front tyre has a nail in its tread.....offside front spring is different to nearside,, it has six coils whilst n earside has four
air bag warning light on
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension distorted (2.4.G.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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AY02 LJX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 AY02 LJX, 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 LJX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 2002.
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