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CE52 AFN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,799 mi
Last recorded165,799 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 AFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2022 165,799 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML lamp on

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 163,690 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle corroded in a few places not considered excessive

Fail 19 Feb 2021 163,649 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine warning lamp on

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle corroded in a few places not considered excessive

Pass 20 Mar 2020 162,064 miles

Offside mirror damaged

Rear brakes noisey

Slight play offside front anti-roll bar linkage

Pass 9 Jan 2019 159,286 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 156,890 miles

Engine management light on

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 19 Dec 2017 156,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Engine management light on

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 21 Dec 2016 154,618 miles

Engine management light on

Slight play in OSF anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 19 Jan 2016 150,947 miles

eml light on

Fail 18 Jan 2016 150,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

eml light on

Pass 19 Jan 2015 144,627 miles

EML ON

Pass 3 Jan 2014 139,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

back box deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2013 131,758 miles

pin hole in rear exhaust

Fail 2 Jan 2013 131,758 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

pin hole in rear exhaust

Pass 12 Jan 2012 121,008 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 108,215 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 95,858 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 95,858 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 83,374 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 72,238 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 55,069 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 55,069 miles

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

Offside Inner 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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CE52 AFN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CE52 AFN, 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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CE52 AFN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for CE52 AFN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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