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AX51 CKA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,106 mi
Last recorded41,106 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 CKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 41,106 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 40,689 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 40,358 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 40,121 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 39,849 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 39,522 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 39,340 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 38,861 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 38,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2017 37,370 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 36,866 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 35,946 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 35,579 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 35,579 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 34,091 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 32,515 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 30,518 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 30,518 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 28,691 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 25,727 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 22,449 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 18,677 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 13,997 miles

slight damage in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Dec 2005 11,572 miles

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre not to canvas

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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AX51 CKA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX51 CKA, 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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What year was AX51 CKA registered?

AX51 CKA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is AX51 CKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 CKA shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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