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CK52 VLR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,110 mi
Last recorded89,110 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 VLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,110 miles

eml on

Fail 6 Apr 2017 89,110 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml on

Pass 8 Apr 2016 80,316 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

eml on

Fail 4 Apr 2016 80,283 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 72,591 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 63,178 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 54,451 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 53,542 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

mid and rear exhaust sections corroded/ deteriorated

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 Feb 2012 53,542 miles

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

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

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

mid and rear exhaust sections corroded/ deteriorated

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,198 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2009 52,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2008 51,726 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 51,726 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 50,537 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 50,530 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front discs look worn

Pass 12 Oct 2006 48,279 miles

o/s and n/s front strut mounts slight lift not excessive

Pass 17 Oct 2005 37,311 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 VLR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VLR, 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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CK52 VLR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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