MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,034 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Emissions not tested because of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s & n/s (2.5.A.1c)
Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s & n/s (2.5.A.1c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust flanges corroded
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rear exhaust deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear tyre outer side wall cracked
rear exhaust section badly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BN02 XPB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 BN02 XPB, 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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BN02 XPB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 July 2002.
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