MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,502 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front headlamp faded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear inner sills corroded
damage to nearside of the vehicle
Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both Front And N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Becoming Weak. (5.3.2 (b))
Plastic Sill Covers Fitted, Making It Difficult To Assess Any Corrosion To Outer Sills
head light lenes starting to deteriorate
near side rear light lens broken not emitting white light to rear
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment near side upper (2.5.A.1c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side rear (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side rear (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded near side front (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment off side front upper (2.5.A.1c)
head light lenes starting to deteriorate
near side rear light lens broken not emitting white light to rear
front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess
offside rear/near side rear/offside front/nearside front brake pipes corroded but not to excess
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excess play in rack inner ends (2.2.A.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all brake pipes starting to corrode
off side steering rack steering arm inner ball socket slight wear
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all brake pipes starting to corrode
off side steering rack steering arm inner ball socket slight wear
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/S headlamp aim poor.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG02 SZZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BG02 SZZ, 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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BG02 SZZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 May 2002.
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