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2002 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration OU02BYH
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 09 Dec 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 146,730 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Both headlights faded.
- Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- EML on
8 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 146,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator. (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both headlights faded.
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- EML on
- Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.
10 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 131,850 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust corroded
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 131,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust corroded
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,365 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 106,691 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust rusty.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,781 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust rusty.
16 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,856 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2021 3 Jul 202612 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 82,856 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
30 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,372 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust rusty.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,160 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2019 3 Jul 202619 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 57,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,564 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside 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 poor
21 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 55,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- exhaust poor
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,235 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear exhaust corroded
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,471 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 52,471 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
23 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,592 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 50,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
23 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,714 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
24 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,857 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2013 3 Jul 202624 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 46,857 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,072 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,064 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 43,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,654 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,481 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
29 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,332 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2008Reason(s) for failure
- drivers floor mat insecure Dangerous
5 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,269 MI
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OU02BYH was registered on 2002-03-01
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