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CA02 EMX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,799 mi
Last recorded121,799 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 EMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 121,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 121,762 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (lenese) (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides deterated affecting patern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And showing signs of perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 119,400 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 116,940 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 113,528 miles

osf tyre is getting low on tread

rear brake pipe needs cleaning up

Pass 27 Jul 2016 111,183 miles

Nearside front shocker slight misting of oil

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 107,548 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and also looks under inflated

Fail 27 Jul 2015 107,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and also looks under inflated

Pass 28 Jul 2014 103,365 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 95,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 88,680 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 82,190 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 75,180 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 75,180 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 71,700 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 67,170 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 60,422 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 54,868 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 50,550 miles

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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CA02 EMX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CA02 EMX, 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 CA02 EMX registered?

CA02 EMX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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