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CN02 ALN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,179 mi
Last recorded151,179 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 ALN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 151,179 miles

Bolt missing from rear exhaust flange,no leakage.

Front Bumper insecure ()

Many brake pipes corroded.

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 151,179 miles

Bolt missing from rear exhaust flange,no leakage.

Front Bumper insecure ()

Many brake pipes corroded.

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 135,056 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 123,393 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

fuel tank shield corroded

o/s/front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2014 123,388 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

fuel tank shield corroded

o/s/front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2013 113,207 miles

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

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

Oil leak

e.s.p light on

engine warning light on

Fail 12 Apr 2013 113,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

e.s.p light on

engine warning light on

Pass 12 Apr 2012 100,999 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 93,851 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 93,851 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 86,398 miles

advise corrosion starting at middle and rear exhaust

advise slight corrsion starting at font brake discs

Fail 26 Jul 2010 86,398 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise corrosion starting at middle and rear exhaust

advise slight corrsion starting at font brake discs

Pass 29 Jun 2009 77,255 miles

excessive noise from water pump

Pass 31 Jul 2008 65,899 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 57,175 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 40,063 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 40,063 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CN02 ALN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol 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 CN02 ALN, 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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CN02 ALN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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