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Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded O/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/s/r (2.6.2)
Rusty exhust
coil spring corroded Rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Front position lamp(s) not working N/s/f side light (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (Both lights) (1.8.A.1b)
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment O/s/f (2.5.A.1c)
Stop lamp not working O/s/r (1.2.1b)
Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. N/s/f (4.1.A.1a)
front brake binding O/s/f (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded O/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/s/r (2.6.2)
Rusty exhust
coil spring corroded Rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust joint
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake discs slightly worn
n/s front brake pipe rusty
rear exhaust rusty
wear on brake discs
rear exhaust rusty
wear on brake discs
n/s rear tyre wearing on outside
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
n/s rear tyre wearing on outside
rear exhaust rusty
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
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CA51 BYJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 CA51 BYJ, 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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CA51 BYJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 February 2002.
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