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CN02 HCL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

44,318 mi
Last recorded44,318 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 HCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 44,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 44,314 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 44,066 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 43,803 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ cracking/ damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box flange (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 43,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded/worn

Pass 4 Aug 2021 43,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded/worn

Pass 16 Jul 2020 42,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust flexi corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2020 42,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 42,230 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 May 2019 42,230 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 41,739 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 41,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 41,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked bottle (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag displayed on dash (5.4.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust back box corroded

outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 40,840 miles

front and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2017 40,820 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 39,813 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 39,014 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 37,824 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,031 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 37,031 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 35,477 miles

air bag light on dash

back box on exhaust coroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,827 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,646 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 28,919 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,659 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 20,052 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,310 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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CN02 HCL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CN02 HCL, 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 HCL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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