MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,446 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides - chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front top suspension mounts- both sides have slight movement.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack assy (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front both sides- play in top suspension mounts
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack assy (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front both sides- play in top suspension mounts
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack assy (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear 185/65/15- tyre has a slight cut within treads
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()
Oil leak engine ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack assy (2.3.3b)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear shock absorber covers are loose- both
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear 185/65/15- tyre has a slight cut within treads
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()
Oil leak engine ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack assy (2.3.3b)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear shock absorber covers are loose- both
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose
Nearside metal brake pipe corroded centre and rear
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front head lamp slightly loose
Offside Rear screw tyre not repairable 185/65/15hr
heavy corrosion all four coil springs
no coolant in bottle.
slight play on steering wheel and dampness on steering rack
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint heavily corroded and breaking up (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack assy (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
heavy corrosion rear exhaust box and joinning
n/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose
slight play on steering colune bush
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
heavy corrosion rear exhaust box and joinning
n/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose
slight play on steering colune bush
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit-185/65/15
centre to rear exhaust joint is badly corroded
n/s rack arm has slight play
n/s/r shock absorber cover is loose
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
centre to rear exhaust joint is badly corroded
n/s rack arm has slight play
n/s/r shock absorber cover is loose
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
heavy corrosion rear exhaust box
n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded
n/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose
slight play on steering colune bush
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing inside edges 185/65/15hr
dampness on steering rack boot
heavy corrosion rear exhaust box
n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded
n/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose
slight low reading n/s/r handbrake just pass
slight play on steering colune bush
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
dampness on steering rack boot
heavy corrosion centre and rear exhaust box
n/s/r tyre stepping and cracking 185/65/15hr
play on steering wheel
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
dampness on steering rack boot
heavy corrosion centre and rear exhaust box
n/s/r tyre stepping and cracking 185/65/15hr
play on steering wheel
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both fronts and rears metal brake pipes corroded
front brake pads inner looks low
heavy corrosion on fuel filter
heavy corrosion rear exhaust box
n/s/r tyre stepping and cracking 185/65/15hr
slight play inside steering o/s/f and dampness on n/s/f steering rack boot
slight play on steering colune bush
Oil leak
both front brake pipe has been cleaned and slightly pitted
both rear tyres stepping and cracking 185/65/15hr
dampness on steering rack boot
slight play inside steering rack o/s/f
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
both rear tyres stepping and cracking 185/65/15hr
dampness on steering rack boot
slight play inside steering rack o/s/f
both front tyres on boarderline 1.6mm 185/65/15hr
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/r tyre stepping on inner edge
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/r tyre stepping on inner edge
Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
both front tyres wearing inside edges (185/65/15hr)
both rear tyres cracking and stepping (185/65/15hr)
dampness on steering rack boot
nail in o/s/r tyre (not repairable 185/65/15hr)
slight play o/sf top suspension mounting
water in n/s/f headlamp
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DS51 BFO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 DS51 BFO, 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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DS51 BFO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 February 2002.
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