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CN02 XES

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

124,027 mi
Last recorded124,027 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 XES
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 124,027 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 124,027 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 112,872 miles

Centre & rear exhaust sections corroded

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 112,872 miles

Centre & rear exhaust sections corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 112,289 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 112,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 108,449 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 108,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 108,440 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 78,904 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

power steering slightly heavy at times

Pass 29 Jun 2010 78,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

power steering slightly heavy at times

Pass 19 Jun 2009 64,068 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2008 52,514 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 52,514 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 28,973 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 XES is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 XES, 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 XES is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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