MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 4.71m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 3.53m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along floor x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside tyre slightly out of shape
slight blue smoke on fast idle
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside tyre slightly out of shape
slight blue smoke on fast idle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
(3.6.F.3)rear load sensing valve linkage is partially restricted within its free movement,recommend repair
(3.7.A.5.C)the rear service brakes may require service due to the recorded readings of approximately 040Kgf indifference present across the axle
(6.0)New legistlation forthcoming where number plates may need to be changed due to characteristics presented on plates which may not be legal in the future, you may need to replace them for the next mot
(7.1.1.a)rear exhaust silencer is starting to show signs of light corrosion forming through the first skin
(8.2.3)one of four windscreen washer jets on the offside is inoperative
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
(3.6.F.3)rear load sensing valve linkage is partially restricted within its free movement,recommend repair
(3.7.A.5.C)the rear service brakes may require service due to the recorded readings of approximately 040Kgf indifference present across the axle
(6.0)New legistlation forthcoming where number plates may need to be changed due to characteristics presented on plates which may not be legal in the future, you may need to replace them for the next mot
(7.1.1.a)rear exhaust silencer is starting to show signs of light corrosion forming through the first skin
(8.2.3)one of four windscreen washer jets on the offside is inoperative
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BK02 VYU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 BK02 VYU, 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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BK02 VYU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 April 2002.
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