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CN52 ETX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,886 mi
Last recorded122,886 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 122,886 miles

brake pipes greased

headlamps slightly deteriorated

various components corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 122,886 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 121,278 miles

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

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

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

various brake pipes starting to corrode

various suspension components corroded

Fail 18 May 2017 121,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror cover missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

various brake pipes starting to corrode

various suspension components corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 117,840 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

engine coolant leak

Fail 25 May 2016 117,840 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

engine coolant leak

Pass 4 May 2015 114,407 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 114,396 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 110,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 May 2014 110,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 May 2013 103,083 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 92,562 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 92,562 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2011 81,296 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 81,296 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 70,475 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 60,936 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 53,762 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 46,014 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 38,361 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 ETX 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 ETX, 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 ETX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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