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CE52 XAN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

194,539 mi
Last recorded194,539 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 XAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 194,539 miles

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle front to rear

Fail 23 Sep 2020 194,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

both front tyres on limit

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle front to rear

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2019 191,884 miles

heavy corrosion on rear tow bar

Fail 1 Oct 2019 191,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill &skirt panel holed by suspension mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill & skirt panel holed by suspension mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion on rear tow bar

Pass 1 Oct 2018 187,699 miles

heavy surface corrosion on both rear skirt panels & both rear chassis

heavy surface corrosion on tow bar

outer sills covered with sill panels

Fail 1 Oct 2018 187,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

heavy surface corrosion on both rear skirt panels & both rear chassis

heavy surface corrosion on tow bar

outer sills covered with sill panels

Pass 5 Oct 2017 182,622 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 182,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in both front top suspension mtg's

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded - o/s heavier

slight leak o/s/f shock

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 27 Sep 2016 174,982 miles

Engine Management Light On.

Metal Brake Pipes Under Vehicle Corroded In Various Places.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 174,980 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine Management Light On.

Metal Brake Pipes Under Vehicle Corroded In Various Places.

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 168,364 miles

both front shock absorbers leaking slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2015 168,364 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.2.1f)

both front shock absorbers leaking slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2014 158,642 miles

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP SHOCK MTG'S--SLIGHT PLAY FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

Pass 30 Sep 2013 150,811 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 143,470 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 143,470 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CENTRE EX BOX CORRODED--SLIGHT IMBALANCE REAR FOOT BRAKE

Pass 7 Oct 2011 136,068 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 136,068 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT

Pass 13 Oct 2010 125,030 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 125,030 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MTG WASHERS BADLY CORRODED

Pass 6 Oct 2009 112,869 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 100,965 miles

REAR AND CENTRE EX JOINT HEAVY CORROSION

Fail 30 Sep 2008 100,965 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR AND CENTRE EX JOINT HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 27 Sep 2007 90,368 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 90,368 miles

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

BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 81,447 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 81,447 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 59,871 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2005 59,871 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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 XAN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 XAN, 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 XAN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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