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CA51 KSO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,089 mi
Last recorded50,089 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 KSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,089 miles

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

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

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

both front strut top mountings have play

front wiper blades are smeary

lower steering universal joint has play and is knocking

minor exhaust leak from flexable joint and flexable joint is split and rattling

oil leak

power steering rack is damp

rear silencer is badly corroded into first skin and is broken up inside

Fail 12 Jan 2012 41,872 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 41,872 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 33,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,093 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 30,087 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 28,309 miles

rear silencer outer cover weak

Pass 23 Mar 2006 25,557 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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CA51 KSO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KSO, 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 CA51 KSO registered?

CA51 KSO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is CA51 KSO safe to buy?

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