MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,190 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge no tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corrode and split
Nearside Rear shock absorber casing damaged
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inside edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
o/s and n/s outer sills coverd by trim
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust rear silencer corroded and split
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust rear silencer corroded and split
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
rear silencer outer skin badly rusted
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe insecure fuel filler neck (7.2.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not parking (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
rear silencer outer skin badly rusted
fuel tank filler tube insecure
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
both front wiper blades deteriorated
exhaust rear silencer deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure glass (8.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
both front wiper blades deteriorated
exhaust rear silencer deteriorated
fuel tank filler tube insecure
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside edges worn smooth on both front tyres
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brakes not locking
rear silencer corroded and split
under trays
Fuel hose insecure tank filler tube (7.2.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside edges worn smooth on both front tyres
park brake effort poor
rear silencer corroded and split
under trays
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
nearside rear tyre perished
offside mirror damaged
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
nearside rear tyre perished
offside mirror damaged
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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AY52 TYF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 TYF, 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 TYF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 November 2002.
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