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CK51 VKA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,231 mi
Last recorded178,231 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 VKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 178,231 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases were exhaust has been repaired (7.1.2)

Front Lower Oil leak around engine area ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower damage to floor but not seriously affected any other components or chassis

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s and o/s (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 178,215 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r floor of vehicle damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2016 164,772 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 160,488 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2015 160,488 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2014 153,585 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 142,350 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s and o/s rear tyres showing cracking to side wall replace reccomended

Pass 25 Jan 2013 142,350 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres showing cracking to side wall replace reccomended

Pass 20 Dec 2011 136,465 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 136,464 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2011 130,368 miles

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

play in steering rack knuckle joints

rear silencer outer shroud corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2011 130,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

play in steering rack knuckle joints

rear silencer outer shroud corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2010 123,111 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 115,169 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 81,757 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 57,559 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 VKA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VKA, 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 VKA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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