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CA51 UMB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,674 mi
Last recorded63,674 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 63,674 miles

Chip to windscreen

Corrosion to front brake pipes

Exhaust silencer outer skin excessively corroded + partly missing

N/S wiper blade split

N/S/R tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge + nail in tyre

O/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

Various tyre walls cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2014 63,636 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chip to windscreen

Corrosion to front brake pipes

Exhaust silencer outer skin excessively corroded + partly missing

N/S wiper blade split

N/S/R tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge + nail in tyre

O/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

Various tyre walls cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2013 62,903 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front wiper blades split

N/S/R tyre on wear bands on inner edge + cracking to tyre

O/S/F tyre @ wear bands on outer edge

Outer skin of exhaust silencer excessively corroded/partly missing

Stonechip to windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2012 62,060 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing

rear section of exhaust deteriorating

Pass 25 Jan 2011 61,000 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 59,499 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 59,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,045 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Jun 2007 47,640 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 37,941 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)

Fail 26 Jun 2006

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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 UMB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UMB, 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 UMB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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