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CF02 VBN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,845 mi
Last recorded148,845 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 VBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 148,845 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 147,142 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 147,142 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 144,145 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 142,477 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 142,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 139,273 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 138,483 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 138,483 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

near side rear shock weak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 135,108 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 135,108 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 124,353 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 114,649 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 101,206 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 101,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2009 85,070 miles

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

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

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

unable to check outer sills due to cover sills fitted.

Fail 16 May 2009 85,070 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

unable to check outer sills due to cover sills fitted.

Fail 7 May 2008 69,805 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2008 69,805 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 61,366 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 47,753 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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CF02 VBN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CF02 VBN, 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 CF02 VBN registered?

CF02 VBN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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