MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,032 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit just ok on test (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak under engine ()
both sill covererd with trims restricting full view
front tyres are 175/65/14 and rears are 175/70/14
exhaust deteriorated slightly
n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges
oil leak
outer sills covered with plastic obscuring sills
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust deteriorated slightly
n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges
oil leak
outer sills covered with plastic obscuring sills
OIL LEAK
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
OIL LEAK
adv oil leak from engine........
adv rear blade poor condition........
adv rear exhaust getting poor condition......
adv rear no plate getting poor condition......
adv slight lift in nearside front top strut mount.....
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
adv offside headlamp bulb poor condition creating poor pattern......
adv oil leak from engine........
adv rear blade poor condition........
adv rear exhaust getting poor condition......
adv rear no plate getting poor condition......
adv slight lift in nearside front top strut mount.....
adv under tray insecure......
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)
advise outer skin on rear silencer is corroded
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)
advise outer skin on rear silencer is corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
rear exhaust box slightly corroded
Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
slight play in steering rack
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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BL02 BYX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BL02 BYX, 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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BL02 BYX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 July 2002.
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