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CN02 XEH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,679 mi
Last recorded57,679 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 XEH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 57,679 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 47,131 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 47,131 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 41,668 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 41,668 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 39,015 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 39,015 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 37,726 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 36,595 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump and oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front no plate cracked

play in both front top shock mounts

rear box rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2018 35,025 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box de laminating

Pass 15 Dec 2017 33,624 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 32,199 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 31,429 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 30,545 miles

all tyres have cracking in walls

nearside front tyre has cut in tread

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2014 30,545 miles

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

all tyres have cracking in walls

nearside front tyre has cut in tread

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2013 29,498 miles

all tyres front and rear have slight cracking in walls

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2012 28,432 miles

nearside front tyre slight cracking in walls

offside front tyre slight damage to outer wall

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2012 27,763 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside and nearside rear tyres slight cracking in walls

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

slight damage to outer wall offside front tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2010 26,917 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slight damage in wall

Pass 4 Jan 2010 26,098 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 24,242 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 21,878 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 19,617 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 16,442 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 XEH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XEH, 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 XEH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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