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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose outer cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear shock absorbers corroded nearside/offside
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all road wheels corroded slightly
roof rack covers corroded
sill covers fitted restricting inspection
slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components
windscreen trim not fully secure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
corrosion - deterioration on rear shock absorbers, cowls missing - insecure
corrosion on front brake pipes
corrosion on front to rear steel brake pipes (rear sections)
corrosion on rear brake pipes
drivers door mirror casing missing exposing fittings
exhaust corroded - deteriorated
exhaust system blowing at centre silencer
oil leak on transmission
outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of related body panels
play in nearside steering rack track rod ball joint
power steering rack gaiters appear damp with oil
rust - corrosion on underbody components
some uneven tread wear on rear tyres
stiffness in nearside front suspension strut top mounting
vertical movement on offside front suspension strut top mounting
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding road wheel, tyre and rear wheel bearing inspection restricted due to binding brake (3.7.B.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
corrosion - deterioration on rear shock absorbers, cowls missing - insecure
corrosion on front brake pipes
corrosion on front to rear steel brake pipes (rear sections)
corrosion on rear brake pipes
drivers door mirror casing missing exposing fittings
exhaust corroded - deteriorated
exhaust system blowing at centre silencer
oil leak on transmission
outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of related body panels
parkbrake application uneven reduced effort offside
play in nearside steering rack track rod ball joint
power steering rack gaiters appear damp with oil
rear brake application uneven reduced effort on nearside
rust - corrosion on underbody components
some uneven tread wear on rear tyres
stiffness in nearside front suspension strut top mounting
vertical movement on offside front suspension strut top mounting
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced discoloured (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dicoloured (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion - deterioration on rear section of exhaust system
engine management fault indicator lamp illuminated on dashboard
nail in offside rear tyre treads
offside door mirror housing incomplete exposing mechanical components
offside head lamp aim on maximum height setting adjuster in operative
offside rear wheel bearing and tyre inspection restricted due to binding brake
oil leak
outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of related body panels
power steering rack appears damp with fluid
rear exhaust heatshield not fully secure
rear shock absorber casings corroded
rear shock absorber cowls missing - insecure
rear shock absorbers appears to have some wear - weakness in operation
roof bar trim covers corroded
rust - corrosion on front brake discs
rust - corrosion on underbody - underbody components
rusting - corrosion on underbody steel brake pipes
slight imbalance on application of rear brakes
slight play in offside steering rack track rod
some binding on offside rear brake
vertical-horizontal mnovement in nearside and offside front suspension strut top mountings
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to centre pipe fractured (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced discoloured (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dicoloured (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion - deterioration on rear section of exhaust system
engine management fault indicator lamp illuminated on dashboard
nail in offside rear tyre treads
offside door mirror housing incomplete exposing mechanical components
offside head lamp aim on maximum height setting adjuster in operative
offside rear wheel bearing and tyre inspection restricted due to binding brake
oil leak
outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of related body panels
power steering rack appears damp with fluid
rear exhaust heatshield not fully secure
rear shock absorber casings corroded
rear shock absorber cowls missing - insecure
rear shock absorbers appears to have some wear - weakness in operation
roof bar trim covers corroded
rust - corrosion on front brake discs
rust - corrosion on underbody - underbody components
rusting - corrosion on underbody steel brake pipes
slight play in offside steering rack track rod
some binding on offside rear brake
vertical-horizontal mnovement in nearside and offside front suspension strut top mountings
Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tread wear worn on inner edge of treads (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tread wear worn on inner edge of treads (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tread wear worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tread wear worn on inner edge of treads (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
casing/cover missing on offside door mirror exposing components
centre exhaust heatsield not fully secure
corrosion on nearside and offside rear top shocker fixings
engine management fault indicator illuminated on dashboard
offside rear shocker cowl missing nearside rear insecure
outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of related body panels
parkbrake appliction uneven offside slow in operation
rear tyres cracking/perrishing between treads
rust/corrosion on underbody/underbody components
steering rack appears damp
underbody steel brake pipes greased restricting inspection
Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
drivers mirror casing missing exposing components
front seatbelts slow to recoil
offside rear shocker cowl missing
outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of associated body panels
rust on underbody components
some lateral movement in offside front strut top mounting
some rusting on offside rear shock absorber piston/ram assembly
steering rack damp with fluid
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
drivers mirror casing missing exposing components
front seatbelts slow to recoil
offside rear shocker cowl missing
outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of associated body panels
rust on underbody components
some lateral movement in offside front strut top mounting
some rusting on offside rear shock absorber piston/ram assembly
steering rack damp with fluid
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine management light on
offside wing mirror cover missing
slight bind on offside rear brake
slight noise whe rotating offside rear wheel
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine management light on
offside wing mirror cover missing
slight bind on offside rear brake
slight noise whe rotating offside rear wheel
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front tyres wearing on inner edges of treads
nearside steering rack gaiter damp
offside door mirror casing missing
rear exhaust silecer mounting broken but still supported
rear exhaust silencer blowing/leaking gas
rear exhaust silencer corroded
underbody rusting on braking, steering and suspension components
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Coolant leak
Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Coolant leak
Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
OSF wing mirror damaged but not affecting view to rear.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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BX52 DVB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 BX52 DVB, 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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BX52 DVB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 2002.
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