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CHZ 8820

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,511 mi
Last recorded125,511 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHZ 8820
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 125,511 miles

Front tyres diff/size to rears

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 28 Jun 2016 125,507 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage offside rear lamp unit (6.1.C.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre signs of perishing

one litre of oil added to carry out test

Pass 10 Jun 2015 120,527 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 116,917 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 113,867 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 113,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

fuel filter is corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 110,280 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 110,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 106,791 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 101,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 101,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 93,454 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 93,394 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 88,661 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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CHZ 8820 is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CHZ 8820, 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 CHZ 8820 registered?

CHZ 8820 is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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