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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear and offside front ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounts / fixings corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside / recommend attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front nearside and offside seat belts slow to retract / not retracting fully
Front play in nearside and offside top suspension mounts
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front tyre has cut in tread / slight bulge inner wall / wearing inner edge recommend replacement
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside ( compensator to hose ) (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
Rear bumper damaged
centre and rear exhaust sections corroded / deteriorated
oil level on min
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front play in nearside and offside top suspension mounts
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (compensator to hoses ) (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair increase uneven 26 - 30% recommend attention (1.2.1 (c))
brake pedal rubber worn just acceptable / recommend replacement
front and rear bumpers damaged
front subframes and mounts corroding / general corrosion suspension components
interior mirror loose
nearside and offside seat belts not retracting fully / slow
rear exhaust section and joint corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S/F and both rear brake hose collars corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pedal rubber wearing
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S mounts corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front brake discs wearing
Interior rear view mirror loose.
N/S/F & O/S/F seatbelts slow to retract
Nearside Rear Tyre wall perishing
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre wall damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipes corroding
Rear exhaust joint and section corroding.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear / offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear ( compensator to hose ) (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front play in top suspension mounts
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair uneven application and release / slight fluctuation 25% (1.2.1 (c))
brake pedal rubber worn
front and rear bumpers damaged
rear exhaust section and joint corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear / offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear ( compensator to hose ) (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front play in top suspension mounts
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair uneven application and release / slight fluctuation 25% (1.2.1 (c))
brake pedal rubber worn
front and rear bumpers damaged
rear exhaust section and joint corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pedal rubber wearing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Sign of slight corrosion front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Drivers door mirror outer cover missing
Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant level low-- sign of slight weep from lower corner of radiator. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in both front top suspension mounts
Rear exhaust silencer and joint corroding.
Steering rack damp
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front subframe center mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis rails-- by beam axle mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Uneven application / release 40% (1.2.1 (d))
Auxiliary drive belt perishing
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pedal rubber wearing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Sign of slight corrosion front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Drivers door mirror outer cover missing
Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant level low-- sign of slight weep from lower corner of radiator. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in both front top suspension mounts
Rear exhaust silencer and joint corroding.
Steering rack damp
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front subframe center mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis rails-- by beam axle mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pedal rubber wearing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear and O/S/R / N/S/R . (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust corroding , with slight leak from center joint.
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
N/S steering rack boot damp
Obligatory mirror slightly loose Rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear bumper damaged
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Uneven application / release (1.2.1 (c))
Slight dampness -- bottom of radiator
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pedal rubber wearing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear and O/S/R / N/S/R . (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust corroding , with slight leak from center joint.
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
N/S steering rack boot damp
Obligatory mirror slightly loose Rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear bumper damaged
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Uneven application / release (1.2.1 (c))
Slight dampness -- bottom of radiator
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nsf and osf (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
exhaust corroding
oil leak/fluid on steering rack
windscreen wipers smearing
Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nsf and osf (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
exhaust corroding
oil leak/fluid on steering rack
windscreen wipers smearing
Front brake discs wearing --pads getting low
Oil leak
Rear exhaust joint and silencer corroding
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake discs wearing --pads getting low
Oil leak
Play in N/S/F top suspension mount
Rear brake application / release uneven --28% RECOMMEND ATTENTION
Rear exhaust joint and silencer corroding
Oil Leaks
Rear exhaust silencer corroding
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil Leaks
Rear exhaust silencer corroding
Oil leak
ns windscreen wiper rubber splitting
play in front top suspension mounts
rear exhaust section corroding
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both rear tyres badly perished recommend replacement
ns steering rack boot damp
nsf tyre wearing on edges
plastic trims on lower sills limited view
rear exhaust section corroded
signs of fluid on rear brake compensator(damp)
spare tyre now below legal limit
Oil leak
both rear tyres badly perished recommend replacement
ns steering rack boot damp
nsf tyre wearing on edges
plastic trims on lower sills limited view
rear exhaust section corroded
signs of fluid on rear brake compensator(damp)
spare tyre now below legal limit
nsf tyre slight side wall damage,both front tyres wearing on edge,both rear tyres perishing and nsr tyre tread wearing uneven
plastic trims on outer sills limited view
rear brake compensator slightly damp,rear brake balance poor
rear exhaust section corroding
signs of fluid on steering rack
plastic trim covering outer sills
rear exhaust silencer badly corroded
rear tyres perishing
signs of fluid on rear brake compensator valve
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
plastic trim covering outer sills
rear exhaust silencer badly corroded
rear tyres perishing
signs of fluid on rear brake compensator valve
nail in o/s rear tyre & both rear tyres perishing.
slight leak centre exhaust joint & rear silencer corroded.
slight oil leak.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nail in o/s rear tyre & both rear tyres perishing.
slight leak centre exhaust joint & rear silencer corroded.
slight oil leak.
rear exhaust section badly corroded
rear tyres slightly perished
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear exhaust section badly corroded
rear tyres slightly perished
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
rear exhaust box corroded
rear tyres slightly perished
FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN,FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW JUST ACCEPTABLE/STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
coolant level low
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
outer sills covered in plastic trim
rear exhaust silencer & joint badly corroded
rear tyres perishing slightly
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
outer sills covered in plastic trim
rear exhaust silencer & joint badly corroded
rear tyres perishing slightly
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BU02 YCZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 BU02 YCZ, 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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BU02 YCZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 March 2002.
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