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CA02 KTU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 KTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 145,843 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 145,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 138,746 miles

1x rear exhaust rubber mount missing.

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 129,865 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 121,976 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front discs corroded

front flexi part of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2013 121,976 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front discs corroded

front flexi part of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2011 117,403 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Engine management light on

Sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2010 104,929 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 104,929 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 92,159 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 92,159 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 79,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 79,802 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 63,249 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 63,249 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 50,318 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 KTU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CA02 KTU, 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 KTU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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