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CK52 SWO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

75,986 mi
Last recorded75,986 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 SWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 75,986 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 75,983 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear both Shock absorbers corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2025 72,951 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 72,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 69,291 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 69,289 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2023 65,682 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 65,680 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 61,299 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 61,299 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 55,391 miles

Both number plates are slightly damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2021 55,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working also cover is missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both number plates are slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2019 52,291 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 52,289 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 49,043 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 49,039 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016
Fail 5 Jul 2016 46,472 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Too much corrosion on exhaust clamp (7.1.1)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2015 44,768 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine temp high

Pass 6 Apr 2015 44,768 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine temp high

Pass 5 Apr 2014 43,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 42,531 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 42,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2011 41,064 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 41,064 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,957 miles

ENGINE OVERHEATING

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Fail 21 Mar 2008 31,929 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 31,929 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 25,981 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 21,007 miles

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

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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CK52 SWO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 CK52 SWO, 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 SWO registered?

CK52 SWO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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