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CA02 XEL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

125,898 mi
Last recorded125,898 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 XEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 125,898 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 125,898 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 121,025 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 121,025 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 115,719 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 115,719 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 110,693 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 110,693 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 105,320 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 105,320 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 99,166 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 99,166 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 92,687 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 85,890 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 85,890 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear number plate

Pass 23 Jun 2010 78,824 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 78,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 69,911 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 69,911 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 61,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear registration plate

Pass 6 Jun 2008 61,168 miles

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

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

rear registration plate

Pass 20 Jun 2007 53,018 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 53,018 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 44,389 miles

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

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

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 XEL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 XEL, 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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What year was CA02 XEL registered?

CA02 XEL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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