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MOT History from tests of diesel OPEL ASTRAs year 2002

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mot history
Pass percent:60.79%
(The average a diesel OPEL ASTRA year 2002 passes without issue)
Based on:834 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded82
Headlamp aim out of alignment63
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively51
Registration plate lamp issues51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|29
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort23
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|19
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|17
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|16
Registration plate issues13
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|13
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|11
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|10
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|9
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|9
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|9
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|8
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|8
Battery insecure |1.9.1|7
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|7
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|7
Rear brake binding7
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|5
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))5
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|4
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|4
Rear brake application uneven4
Windscreen has damage4
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|4
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|2
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|2
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Headlamp insecure both |4.1.1 |c||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Rear Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Brake pipe leaking side of fuel tank |3.6.A.1|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at wishbone front mount |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.5.1g|1
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |7.1.3|1
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f|1
Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Sub-frame inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Rear Brake pipe leaking side to side |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer`s specified limit |8.2.2.2 |a||1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users |8.2.2.2 |c||1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Handbrake |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` Wipers not parking |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Trailer electrical socket insecure |1.9.3a|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure box |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted |1.8.A.1b|1
Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb and retainer dislodged |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance headlamp lens perished |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front brake application uneven1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced No distinguishable beam pattern. |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1

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