MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear shock absorbers corroded.
cnetre stop light faulty.
coolant leak.
front brake discs corroded to inner surface.
front gearbox mount deteriorated.
n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.
rear brake pipes corroded.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both off side inner wheel rims dented.
centre stop lamp has x3 bulbs not working.
inner surface to front brake discs corroded.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both off side inner wheel rims dented.
centre stop lamp has x3 bulbs not working.
inner surface to front brake discs corroded.
n/s door mirror unit damaged.
rear exhaust box heavily corroded.
nearside & offside rear wheel rims dented on inner face
nearside front headlamp not very secure
offside number plate lamp dim
rea exhasut box corroded, centre to rear joint corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside & offside rear wheel rims dented on inner face
nearside front headlamp not very secure
offside number plate lamp dim
rea exhasut box corroded, centre to rear joint corroded
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front brake pads low , discs corroded
play in nearside front track rod end
rear exhaust box corroded
nearside headlamp bracket broken
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
high level brake lamp has 3 bulbs not illuminating
near side and offside front tyres worn inner edges
rear exhaust box corroded not leaking
high level brake lamp has 3 bulbs not illuminating
near side and offside front tyres worn inner edges
rear exhaust box corroded not leaking
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
brake balance valve slightly sticky
front brake pads low
nearside front lower ball joint boot split
near side rear tyre outer wall slight damage due to kerbing /tread area worn inner edge
stone chip damage to zone A (less than 10mm dia)
front number plate starting to delaminate
nearside door mirror glass cracked
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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BT51 ZRU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 BT51 ZRU, 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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BT51 ZRU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 January 2002.
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