MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear tyres worn low on edges
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres worn low on edges
engine management light staying on
both rear tyres slight wear on inner edges
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
headlamp image fading
n/s/r and o/s/r tyresw slightly mishapen on inner edge
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
corrosion to rear exhaust joints
headlamp image fading
n/s/r and o/s/r tyresw slightly mishapen on inner edge
n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing low inside edge and slight cut
n/s/f anti roll bar link slight play
o/s headlamp image fading
rear exhaust outer skin corroding
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing low inside edge and slight cut
n/s/f anti roll bar link slight play
o/s headlamp image fading
rear exhaust outer skin corroding
both rear tyres near wear limits// rear brake pads close too limits//front number plate damaged//
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front and rear number plates deteriated
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
"nails" in both rear tyre tread areas
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
"nails" in both rear tyre tread areas
nail nearside rear tyre
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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BG52 YYJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 BG52 YYJ, 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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BG52 YYJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 November 2002.
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