MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
plastic over-sills fitted to body
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
slight play in both front top mounts
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear/ front to limiter valve (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from limiter valve to offside flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe to rear silencer at joint (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust joint very rusty
rear silencer corroding.
exhaust in poor condition
steel brake pipes becoming corroded
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust in poor condition
steel brake pipes becoming corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear exhaust condition poor
Steering rack weeping
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
offside front tyre worn to 2mm
steel brake pipes becoming corroded
Steering rack weeping
offside front tyre worn to 2mm
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Rear exhaust condition poor
steel brake pipes becoming corroded
outer skin corroded on tail pipe
Rear silencer outer casing delaminating.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear silencer delaminating.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AY52 ECF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 AY52 ECF, 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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AY52 ECF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 November 2002.
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