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CN52 ESG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,796 mi
Last recorded179,796 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 ESG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 179,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 171,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 160,546 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gear oil ()

Fail 11 May 2018 160,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak gear oil ()

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 153,029 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 153,026 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 146,174 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 146,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 138,324 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 138,324 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 131,716 miles

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 122,401 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear silencer poor

Pass 27 May 2011 111,673 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 111,658 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 103,315 miles

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 103,315 miles

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2009 89,394 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 80,963 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 67,763 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 56,247 miles

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

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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CN52 ESG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CN52 ESG, 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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CN52 ESG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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