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AE02 CGU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,740 mi
Last recorded144,740 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 CGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 144,740 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 144,571 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2008 120,808 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 120,808 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 100,273 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 75,130 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 75,130 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AE02 CGU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AE02 CGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE02 CGU?

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What year was AE02 CGU registered?

AE02 CGU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is AE02 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 CGU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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