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CA51 UPB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,474 mi
Last recorded126,474 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 UPB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 126,474 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2016 126,474 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended excessive top mount movement (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended metal to metal clunking top shocker mount (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2014 121,611 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 121,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 113,899 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 113,893 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 111,275 miles

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

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

offside rear coil spring broken at top coil

Fail 22 Feb 2013 111,275 miles

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

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

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

offside rear coil spring broken at top coil

Pass 20 Jan 2012 106,017 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 102,351 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 95,791 miles

advise to change all chalked brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2009 88,643 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 84,570 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 79,162 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 73,320 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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CA51 UPB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UPB, 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 UPB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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