MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
254,506 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible spigot missing (4.2.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/floor area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible spigot missing (4.2.B.2)
Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible spigot missing (4.2.B.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure lens insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible spigot missing (4.2.B.2)
Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
sills covered
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
sills covered
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
N/S/R Brake binding
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
sill covered with bodly kit
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AY52 SVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 AY52 SVU, 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 SVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2002.
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