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CA02 HLW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,349 mi
Last recorded150,349 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 HLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 150,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 144,094 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 144,094 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 138,608 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 134,953 miles

screw in tread of o/s/r tyre

slight damage to front number plate

windscreen wipers don't always park at bottom of windscreen

Fail 2 Jul 2010 134,953 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r foot and handbrake low effort due to fluid leak

screw in tread of o/s/r tyre

slight damage to front number plate

windscreen wipers don't always park at bottom of windsreen

Pass 4 Jun 2009 117,863 miles

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

o/s mirror housing damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2009 117,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s mirror housing damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2008 109,384 miles

corrosion to front subframe

n/s headlamp aim low

Pass 11 Jun 2007 103,311 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 103,311 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 91,537 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 91,537 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 HLW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 CA02 HLW, 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 HLW registered?

CA02 HLW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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