MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,139 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust smokes whenn car left idling for a lond time
only just past exhaust emissions
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust smokes whenn car left idling for a lond time
only just past exhaust emissions
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Spare tyre defective
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Spare tyre defective
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak from rocker gasket
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
centre exhaust silencer support brackets are corroded and broken
front catalyctic converter piupe meshing deteriorated and adrift
offside front and nearside front brake discs show wear and corrosion on faces
offside front tyre is wearing on inner tread
outer sill panels not inspected due to covers fitted
rear exhaust silencer pipe is corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
centre exhaust silencer support brackets are corroded and broken
coolant level in expansion bottle below minimum
front catalyctic converter piupe meshing deteriorated and adrift
no engine oil rwcorded on dipstick
offside front and nearside front brake discs show wear and corrosion on faces
offside front tyre is wearing on inner tread
outer sill panels not inspected due to covers fitted
rear exhaust silencer pipe is corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
offside rear brake starting to bind
rear brake pads starting to get low
rear registration plate delaminateing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
offside front wiper blade scuffing on screen
offside rear brake starting to bind
rear brake pads starting to get low
rear registration plate delaminateing
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)
the offside front tyre is very worn on the iside shoulder
the rear number plate shows signs of deterioration
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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)
the offside front tyre is very worn on the iside shoulder
the rear number plate shows signs of deterioration
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
n/s/f tyre is down to 2mm onthe inside shoulder an has a cut in the outer side wall that does not reach the cords
o/s/f tyre is down to the legal limit of 1.6mm on the inside shoulder
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
n/s/f tyre is down to 2mm on the inside shoulder and has a cut in the outer side wall that does not reach the cords
o/s/f tyre is down to 1.6mm on the inside shoulder
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DS52 BUU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 DS52 BUU, 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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DS52 BUU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2002.
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