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CN52 HVD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,974 mi
Last recorded177,974 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 HVD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 177,974 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)

o/s/f, front to rear and various brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2016 177,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe deterioratng

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)

front exhaust mountings splitting

o/s/f, front to rear and various brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2015 173,662 miles

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

nearside rear seatbelt not tested (child seat fitted)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 173,319 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

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

nearside rear seatbelt not tested (child seat fitted)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 157,171 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 144,459 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 144,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 136,239 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 136,239 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 12,995 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 122,815 miles

off side and near side front tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

Pass 4 Aug 2009 115,780 miles

rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 2 Aug 2008 111,233 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 96,355 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 96,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 77,233 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 77,233 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 56,627 miles

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

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 HVD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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