MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front too centre joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside door mirror cover slightly loose but still secure at time of test
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arches (5.2.6)
brake pedal anti slip slightly worn on edge
centre too rear exhaust flange corroded but not blowing at time of test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front too centre joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside door mirror cover slightly loose but still secure at time of test
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arches (5.2.6)
brake pedal anti slip slightly worn on edge
centre too rear exhaust flange corroded but not blowing at time of test
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hanger (7.1.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
near side reartyre low and has suurface cracking oninside
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect off side (1.8.A.1b)
Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view offside (8.1.2a)
near side reartyre low and has suurface cracking oninside
corrosion starting on rear flexible brake pipe ferrules
slight movement on off side top suspension rubber bush
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
corrosion starting on off side rear brake pipe
small exhaust blow on front flange
corrosion starting on off side rear brake pipe
corrosion starting on rear flexible brake pipe ferrules
slight movement on off side top suspension rubber bush
small exhaust blow on front flange
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
centre exhaust corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
front fog lamp n/s broken brackets.insecure
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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AY52 TAU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 TAU, 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 TAU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2002.
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