MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,300 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front front tyre wearing inner edge
advise front sub frame mounts corroded
both rear shocker covers broken
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Both rear shock absorber covers damaged
Interior bonnet puller insecure
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil level low
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both rear shock absorber covers damaged
Interior bonnet puller insecure
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside front tyre worn on edges
Oil level low
Rear silencer corroded, number plate lamp dull.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear silencer corroded, number plate lamp dull.
both front tyres low tread on inner edges
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
both front tyres low tread on inner edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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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BU02 YDK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 BU02 YDK, 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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What year was BU02 YDK registered?
BU02 YDK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2002.
Is BU02 YDK safe to buy?
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