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CN51 AFR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,952 mi
Last recorded161,952 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 AFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 161,952 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 149,050 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 137,996 miles

engine light on

Fail 26 Aug 2016 137,996 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 29 Aug 2015 128,876 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 121,973 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 121,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 118,038 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)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 118,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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 15 Feb 2013 107,427 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 91,483 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 73,831 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 62,036 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 48,893 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 41,924 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 36,055 miles

slight play in both strutt top mountings

Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,686 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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CN51 AFR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 CN51 AFR, 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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What year was CN51 AFR registered?

CN51 AFR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 January 2002.

Is CN51 AFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN51 AFR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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