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CA02 VBU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,300 mi
Last recorded122,300 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 VBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 122,300 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 114,796 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 104,149 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 104,149 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 90,150 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013

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)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 79,120 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front discs slightly worn

rear exhaust joint slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 79,120 miles

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

o/s and n/s front discs slightly worn

rear exhaust joint slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 100,088 miles

both front tyres are wearing near to limits on edges

centre to rear exhuast sections very rusty

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2011 100,088 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

205/50R16

both front tyres are wearing near to limits on edges

centre to rear exhuast sections very rusty

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2010 94,313 miles

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

both rear and offside front tyres are perished

Pass 23 Apr 2009 91,728 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 86,386 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 82,570 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 82,569 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 70,991 miles

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

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 VBU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VBU, 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 VBU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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