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CE52 AKV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,121 mi
Last recorded109,121 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 AKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 109,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section joining rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective rubber bush deteriorated ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on all brake pipes

damage to rear of vehicle

engine coolant level below minimum

Fail 26 Jun 2018 109,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section joining rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective rubber bush deteriorated ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on all brake pipes

damage to rear of vehicle

engine coolant level below minimum

Pass 28 Jun 2017 104,785 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on edges

damage to rear of vehicle

Fail 27 Jun 2017 104,784 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on edges

damage to rear of vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2016 97,237 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 97,237 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 90,893 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 90,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 84,082 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres showing sidewall age cracks

Fail 10 Jun 2014 84,082 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres showing sidewall age cracks

Pass 28 May 2013 77,931 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 May 2013 77,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 May 2012 72,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 68,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 63,423 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,369 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 58,369 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 53,975 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 43,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 43,126 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 21,445 miles

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

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

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 AKV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 CE52 AKV, 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 AKV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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