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CA51 CYZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,212 mi
Last recorded115,212 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 CYZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 115,212 miles

front tyres worn out on edges

oil leaks / oil low

sill covers fitted

some brake pipes deteriorating

Fail 24 Aug 2022 115,211 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front tyres worn out on edges

mil on

oil leaks / oil low

sill covers fitted

some brake pipes deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2021 106,150 miles

17% park brake

30% rear brake imbalance

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 106,150 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r to BLV (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb holder missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 103,374 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 103,372 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both / lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

mil on ,,, missfiring

Pass 30 Sep 2019 100,957 miles

30%(limit) rear brake imbalance

exhaust in poor condition / leaking

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

oil leaks / oil was very low / engine"knocking"

some brake pipes deteriorating

Fail 30 Sep 2019 100,957 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

30%(limit) rear brake imbalance

exhaust in poor condition / leaking

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

oil leaks / oil was very low / engine"knocking"

some brake pipes deteriorating

Pass 1 Oct 2018 94,185 miles

25% rear brake imbalance ,, n/s low

headlight outputs deteriorating

rear tyres worn,,, o/s poor

sill covers fitted

some brake pipes deteriorating

Fail 1 Oct 2018 94,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

25% rear brake imbalance ,, n/s low

headlight outputs deteriorating

rear tyres worn,,, o/s poor

sill covers fitted

some brake pipes deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2017 89,401 miles

25% rear brake imbalance

front tyres worn on edges ,,, poor

oil low

some brake pipes deteriorating

Fail 7 Sep 2017 89,401 miles

25% rear brake imbalance

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres worn on edges ,,, poor

oil low

some brake pipes deteriorating

Pass 22 Sep 2016 83,675 miles

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

some brake pipes deteriorating

Fail 22 Sep 2016 83,673 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lens (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

some brake pipes deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2015 77,710 miles

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

park brake 18%...o/s low

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2015 77,710 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,909 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 61,479 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 50,330 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 37,863 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 27,295 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,217 miles

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

tyres perished advise to change

Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,993 miles

tyres perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,578 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 25,152 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread,inspection lamp on

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 CYZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CYZ, 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 CYZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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