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CK52 SWJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,298 mi
Last recorded100,298 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 SWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 100,298 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 100,298 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 96,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 96,314 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 96,288 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 96,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 89,153 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 87,452 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 87,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 86,381 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 85,285 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 85,283 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 82,936 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Fail 5 Dec 2016 82,923 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 8 Dec 2015 80,591 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 77,221 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 74,486 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 72,242 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 68,290 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 13 Dec 2011 68,290 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 64,428 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 55,500 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 48,578 miles

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

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

slight travel on park brake lever

Fail 20 Jan 2009 48,578 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

slight travel on park brake lever

Pass 25 Jan 2008 42,318 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 34,893 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 28,443 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 26,447 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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CK52 SWJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 CK52 SWJ, 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 CK52 SWJ registered?

CK52 SWJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is CK52 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK52 SWJ shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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