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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
coolant light
spanner light
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake slightly binding
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake slightly binding
front brake pads wearing low
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front gearbox mount deteriorated
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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 position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
oil level low
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Battery insecure
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear brake performance fluctuating slightly
brake pedal anti-slip pad wearing smooth at lower corner
o/s headlamp has moisture in lens
undertray fitted making full inspection impossible
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BJ52 BZO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 BJ52 BZO, 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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BJ52 BZO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 November 2002.
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