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CA51 CYX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,457 mi
Last recorded57,457 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 CYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 57,457 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs are rusty.

Front brake pipes are rusty.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in both front suspension strut top mounts.

Fail 16 Apr 2019 57,457 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs are rusty.

Front brake pipes are rusty.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in both front suspension strut top mounts.

Windscreen washer not working Reservoir was empty, refilled and washers work but noted slow leak. (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 55,867 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 55,867 miles

Emissions not tested no oil in engine (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front gear box mount bush broken

Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,437 miles

Front brake pipes are corroding.

Nearside front tyre tread is low.

Poor beam image from both headlamps, lenses are cloudy.

Fail 19 Apr 2017 54,437 miles

Front brake pipes are corroding.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre tread is low.

Poor beam image from both headlamps, lenses are cloudy.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 52,536 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 52,536 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,623 miles

Engine oil leak, (not major).

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness and noise.

Play in both front suspension strut top mounts.

Rear wiper blade unservicable.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 50,623 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Engine oil leak, (not major).

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness and noise.

Play in both front suspension strut top mounts.

Rear wiper blade unservicable.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,208 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear joint badly corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2013 45,700 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 45,700 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,514 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer and joint badly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 40,362 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge and damaged on sidewall

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 7 Apr 2011 40,362 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge and damaged on sidewall

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 12 Apr 2010 37,687 miles

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in both top strutt top mounts

Pass 9 Apr 2009 34,628 miles

play at n/s & o/s/f strut top bushes.....

rear exhaust silencer corroding.....

wet test.....

wipers smear....

Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,155 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode....

rear exhaust silencer corroded....

Fail 1 Apr 2008 31,155 miles

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

front brake discs starting to corrode....

rear exhaust silencer corroded....

wet test....

Pass 5 Apr 2007 27,711 miles

rear exhaust corroding....

Pass 10 Apr 2006 21,511 miles

accident danage to both offside doors.

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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CA51 CYX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CA51 CYX, 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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CA51 CYX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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