MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL ASTRAs year 1982

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Pass percent:61.39%

(The average a petrol VAUXHALL ASTRA year 1982 passes without issue)

Based on:575 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	22
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	19
Brake pipe excessively corroded	18
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	16
Registration plate issues	15
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	14
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Registration plate lamp issues	9
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	8
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	7
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Rear brake binding	6
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Rear brake application uneven	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Offside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating \|1.2.1 \|e\|\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Lower Steering column flexible coupling insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside 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 Front Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp missing \|1.7.3\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Upper Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone A (8.3.1e)	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle \|3.7.D.2b\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis /inner sill/front floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	1
Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Central Exhaust system insecure rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose stretched \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Fuel pipe insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Lower Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength roll bar mount bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Fuel pipe leaking breather (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL ASTRAs year 1982

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