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CK51 VGN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,910 mi
Last recorded116,910 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 VGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 116,910 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 110,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level low and radiator corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 104,329 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

radiator corroded slight engine coolant leak

Fail 22 Feb 2013 104,329 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

radiator corroded slight engine coolant leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 97,213 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 97,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 85,439 miles

both front seat belts slow to return

both rear coil springs corroded

offside rear handbrake reading weak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 71,122 miles

Front discs corroded around edge

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3.5mm

Side skirts fitted - can't check for corrosion

Spare wheel inside boot insecure

Sticker over centre brake light

Fail 4 Feb 2010 71,122 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Front discs corroded around edge

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3.5mm

Side skirts fitted - can't check for corrosion

Spare wheel inside boot insecure

Sticker over centre brake light

Pass 12 Feb 2009 60,308 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 60,308 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 12 Feb 2008 47,265 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 45,446 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 41,462 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 41,462 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 VGN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VGN, 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 VGN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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