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CE52 CRF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,712 mi
Last recorded53,712 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 53,712 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 53,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 51,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box missing

Pass 29 Jun 2022 47,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perished in tread (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 43,876 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 43,334 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 42,162 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 40,858 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 39,714 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 37,425 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 34,970 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 33,789 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 32,239 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 30,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 30,339 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 28,784 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,131 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 25,030 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 22,364 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 CRF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CRF, 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 CE52 CRF registered?

CE52 CRF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 October 2002.

Is CE52 CRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE52 CRF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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