MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,391 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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)
Rear exhaust joint corroded and leaking
engine management light on
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output just giving beam image (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output just giving beam image (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
NEARSIDE HEADLAMP JUST GIVING BEAM IMAGE
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION
REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATED
NEARSIDE HEADLAMP JUST GIVING BEAM IMAGE
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATED
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
management light on
rear exhaust poor condition
management light on
rear exhaust poor condition
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
headlights just giving beam image
park lever high
rear exaust corroding
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
eng light on
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
eng light on
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
engine management light is on
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
engine management light is on
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
engine light stays on /n/s/f tyre cut on inner sidewall
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in tyre
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DS51 FGM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 FGM, 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 FGM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 February 2002.
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