MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement topo mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
nearside rear park brake effort low
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
fuel filter rusty
rear tyres cracking
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
fuel filter rusty
rear tyres cracking
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear park brake lagging
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear tyres cracking
Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Park brake slow
Nearside Rear park brake lagging
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear tyres cracking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
fuel pipe surface corrosion
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
fuel pipe surface corrosion
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
coil spring corroded offside front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
coil spring corroded offside front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
both head lamps slightly dull
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded with flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded with flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
both head lamps slightly dull
Oil leak
Rear axel rubber bushes deteriorated but not excessively
Rear brake lines slightly corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' 8.3 Windscreen: Wiper blades that park automatically in a position that obscures the view through the windscreen are subject to Reason for Rejection 1. (8.3.1b)
Oil leak
Rear axel rubber bushes deteriorated but not excessively
Rear brake lines slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST PIPE AND BOX IN POOR CONDITION
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DOWN TO 2MM
OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXIBLE HOSE IS CORRODED IN PLACES
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST PIPE AND BOX IN POOR CONDITION
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DOWN TO 2MM
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXIBLE HOSE IS CORRODED IN PLACES
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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BT52 AKV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BT52 AKV, 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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BT52 AKV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 December 2002.
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