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CA02 PGE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,919 mi
Last recorded88,919 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 PGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,919 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 79,717 miles

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

both top strut mountings have slight lift

brake pipes covered in fluid but no leak visible

exhaust system corroded

offside rear brake pipe from comp to flexi surface corrosion

oil leak on engine

slight judder on front brakes

steering rack covered in oil

Fail 9 Jun 2011 79,716 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both top strut mountings have slight lift

exhaust system corroded

offside rear brake pipe from comp to flexi surface corrosion

oil leak on engine

slight judder on front brakes

steering rack covered in oil

Pass 18 Jun 2010 71,747 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 71,747 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 63,048 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 63,047 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2008 58,161 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 58,161 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 43,227 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 23 May 2007 43,227 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,339 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 PGE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PGE, 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 PGE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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