MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine oil leak
o/s/f top suspension mount has play with wheel suspended
rear service brake imbalance 15-20%
Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn o/s/f droplink ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner wheel arch / inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
engine oil leak
o/s/f top suspension mount has play with wheel suspended
o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit
rear service brake imbalance 15-20%
o/s/f inner rack end has some play
rear brake imbalance close to limit
Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r (top) metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system insecure rear rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working both front sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear (single ) reg lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s/r shock top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/f inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front brake imbalance close to limit
o/s/f inner rack end has some play
rear brake imbalance close to limit
rear brake imbalance 20%
Emissions not tested due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working both front sidelight s (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (3.5 (a))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
rear brake imbalance 20%
n/s/r tyre worn close to limit inner 3/4
slight rear brake imbalance/fluctuation
Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f metal pipe corodded on bend (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)
n/s/r tyre worn close to limit inner 3/4
slight rear brake imbalance/fluctuation
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f droplink ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear rubber broken (7.1.1)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r tyre inner 3/4 (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f (8.2.2)
both front top strut mounts have movement when vehicle raised
o/s/r tyre clost to legal limit also perished
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front top strut mounts have movement when vehicle raised
o/s/r tyre clost to legal limit also perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear silencer outer skin corroded.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DN51 BNF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 DN51 BNF, 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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DN51 BNF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 January 2002.
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