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CK51 NWJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,766 mi
Last recorded98,766 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 NWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 98,766 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 98,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 90,281 miles

Coolant leak

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

o/s/.f wing mirror missing

o/s/f wheel bearing worn

rear sub fram worn

wiper motor defected

Fail 7 Mar 2012 90,281 miles

Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

o/s/.f wing mirror missing

o/s/f wheel bearing worn

wiper motor defected

Pass 4 Mar 2011 72,029 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake ballance actually 22% limit 25%

Pass 27 Feb 2010 67,289 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 59,324 miles

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

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

damage to air con condenser

radiator insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2008 56,065 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 46,894 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 46,894 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 39,475 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 39,475 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)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2004 31,480 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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CK51 NWJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CK51 NWJ, 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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CK51 NWJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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