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CE02 FUB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,195 mi
Last recorded133,195 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 FUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 133,195 miles

engine noisey

engine oil cap missing on retest

minor chips in screen

movement at both front top mounts

Fail 19 Apr 2016 132,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone holder, wiper blades and airfreshner in drivers view (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

engine noisey

minor chips in screen

movement at both front top mounts

Pass 23 Apr 2015 115,160 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 101,551 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge and close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge and close to limit

Fail 15 May 2014 101,551 miles

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)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge and close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 17 May 2013 91,045 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 91,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 84,604 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin (1000 miles approx)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2012 84,604 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

front brake pads wearing thin (1000 miles approx)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2011 81,976 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 75,479 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 56,807 miles

handbrake travel close to legal limit

Pass 29 Apr 2008 40,411 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 20,302 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 13,387 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 13,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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 FUB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FUB, 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 CE02 FUB registered?

CE02 FUB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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