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CA02 HLY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

406,988 mi
Last recorded406,988 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 HLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 406,988 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust flange/fixings deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2020 406,972 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill, jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust flange/fixings deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2018 396,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear, offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in front steering rack tie rods

Fail 26 Oct 2018 395,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear, offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in front steering rack tie rods

Pass 11 Sep 2017 387,138 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer has slight blow and one mounting is broken (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 386,945 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer has slight blow and one mounting is broken (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 379,665 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside front also front to rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion in rear exhaust section

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 379,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside front also front to rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion in rear exhaust section

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 372,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 345,143 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 308,243 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 256,437 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 234,047 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 216,721 miles

o/s mirror damaged

rear exhaust rusting

Fail 6 Apr 2010 216,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s mirror damaged

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 7 Apr 2009 195,987 miles

discs slightly worn

large oil leak

o/s rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 3 Apr 2009 195,987 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

discs slightly worn

large oil leak

o/s rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 27 Mar 2008 158,779 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 158,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 123,618 miles

discs worn

o/s rear tyre wearing uneven

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2006 84,164 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 84,164 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 44,718 miles

Both headlight aims poor

Front pads getting low

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 HLY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 HLY, 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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CA02 HLY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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