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CA02 RUH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

45,543 mi
Last recorded45,543 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 45,543 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 45,542 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 44,755 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both front brake pipes

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 44,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both front brake pipes

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 43,917 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 43,917 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 42,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust corroded.

Pass 31 Aug 2022 41,262 miles

Exhaust centre section and back box corroded.

Fail 4 Aug 2022 41,158 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust centre section and back box corroded.

Pass 21 Jul 2021 39,928 miles

All brake pipes greased.

Fail 20 Jul 2021 39,928 miles

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

All brake pipes greased.

Pass 29 Jul 2020 39,012 miles

All metal brake pipes corroded and/or covered in grease.

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust corroded.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 39,009 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

All metal brake pipes corroded and/or covered in grease.

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust corroded.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 37,723 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 37,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Also req buffing. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 35,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 35,398 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 33,989 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 32,491 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 30,100 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 30,100 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 27,256 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

park brake has only just met the required limits

Fail 10 Jun 2014 27,256 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 24,552 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 22,413 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 19,712 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 16,424 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 14,939 miles

Engine oil leak, suspect front camshaft oil seal.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 13,630 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 12,238 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 10,696 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 RUH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 RUH, 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 RUH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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