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CN52 ESO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,011 mi
Last recorded126,011 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 ESO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 126,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 126,008 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 117,915 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019 117,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 108,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge on 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 May 2018 108,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to load sensor valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Slow to re-act (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge on 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 95,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both front tyres 2.5mm tread

both rear coil springs corroded

slight lift in both front strut tops

Fail 4 May 2017 95,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres 2.5mm tread

both rear coil springs corroded

slight lift in both front strut tops

Pass 28 Apr 2016 81,479 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 68,490 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 68,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 55,947 miles

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

Slight age cracks in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 May 2014 55,947 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Slight age cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2013 48,356 miles

noise from osr wheel bearing

rear exhaust outer case corroded

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

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

front wipers splitting

noise from nsr wheel bearing

Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,340 miles

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

front and rear number plates are slightly deteriorated

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,989 miles

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

front and rear numberplates starting to discolor on backing but still legiable.

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking on tread but not deep or cords showing and nearside tyre wearing unevenly on tread but not below legal limit.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 46,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front and rear numberplates starting to discolor on backing but still legiable.

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking on tread but not deep or cords showing and nearside tyre wearing unevenly on tread but not below legal limit.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,330 miles

UNeven wear n/s/r tyre.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,302 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 28,990 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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CN52 ESO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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