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CE52 COU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,249 mi
Last recorded122,249 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 COU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 122,249 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 122,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 105,091 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 87,632 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 87,376 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Nov 2008 70,424 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 70,424 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 53,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 53,829 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 32,692 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 32,692 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 17,396 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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CE52 COU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 COU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE52 COU registered?

CE52 COU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is CE52 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE52 COU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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