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CE02 EYY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,399 mi
Last recorded126,399 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 EYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 126,399 miles

Front sub frame montings corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 126,398 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front sub frame montings corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 123,892 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rears (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 123,857 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too high Both fronts high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear mount missing (7.1.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rears (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 121,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 121,706 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 118,457 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)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in side wall

Fail 1 Feb 2016 118,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in side wall

Pass 24 Oct 2014 113,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

wipers do not park correctly

Fail 23 Oct 2014 113,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

wipers do not park correctly

Pass 8 Nov 2013 109,597 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2013 109,596 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 105,602 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 105,601 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2011 99,644 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

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

Front disc's lipped due to wear.

Wiper blades slightly split but still clear the screen.

Wipers do not park correctly.

Fail 9 Aug 2011 99,632 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perished.

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

Front disc's lipped due to wear.

Wiper blades slightly split but still clear the screen.

Wipers do not park correctly.

Pass 7 Aug 2010 93,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 80,959 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 68,285 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 56,925 miles

Brake pipes starting to corroded

Exhaust corroded

Nearside rear tyre has puncture repair and perished

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

Slight play in rack

Slight play in strut tops

Suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 11 Aug 2006 44,001 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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CE02 EYY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CE02 EYY, 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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CE02 EYY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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