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CA02 PGU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,815 mi
Last recorded145,815 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 PGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 145,815 miles

Both front Brake discs corroded

Nearside front suspension strut top mount bearings deteriorating

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Nearside (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 145,815 miles

Both front Brake discs corroded

Nearside front suspension strut top mount bearings deteriorating

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Nearside (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Nearside front wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 133,762 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 133,762 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 120,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2014 120,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2013 107,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low and unevenly

both headlight patterns poor

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

mixed tyre speed ratings rear axle

nearside rear tyre perished/splitting outer sidewall

offside door mirror casing/cover missing

Pass 13 Nov 2012 96,836 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 96,835 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 92,259 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 88,023 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 82,291 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 76,046 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 68,580 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 57,854 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 57,854 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 47,764 miles

slight ovality in rear brake drums

Pass 16 Aug 2005 45,943 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 PGU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PGU, 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 PGU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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