MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 9.99% (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working offside and nearside (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front tyre heavily worn inner edge
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front tyre heavily worn inner edge
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside rear tyre worn both sidewalls
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside rear tyre heavily worn both sidewalls
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dim (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded marked yellow. (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs worn and deteriorated
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded marked yellow. (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs worn and deteriorated
parking brake effort just reaches requirements.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust box deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre low on edges
rear exhaust box deteriorated
rear exhaust heat shield broken and isecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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 Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
excessive shoulder wear front tyre(s) - tracking may require adjustment
slight corrosion rear exhaust
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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 Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
excessive shoulder wear front tyre(s) - tracking may require adjustment
slight corrosion rear exhaust
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BX02 FCL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 BX02 FCL, 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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BX02 FCL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.
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