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CE02 FJX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,794 mi
Last recorded139,794 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 FJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 139,794 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 139,794 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 123,957 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 108,546 miles

engine managment light on

nail in o/s/rear tyre near outside edge

rear wiper blade insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2011 96,826 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 94,598 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 89,113 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

exhaust heat shield loose at rear silencer

light condensation inside nearside headlamp

Pass 7 Oct 2009 76,408 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 67,442 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 53,474 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 53,473 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s wiper blade torn

Fail 30 Jun 2006 39,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 39,095 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 FJX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FJX, 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 FJX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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