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CN52 HXU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,365 mi
Last recorded129,365 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 HXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 129,365 miles

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

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

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

front discs grooved and lipped

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2017 129,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid level on the min

front discs grooved and lipped

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2016 116,277 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 116,053 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also punctured in shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 114,048 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 7 Apr 2015 114,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 14 Sep 2013 100,233 miles

Fluid seep from offside rear shock absorber

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside mirror broken

One tailbox mounting missing

Some wear/play in nearside front roll bar end link

Fail 10 Sep 2013 99,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fluid seep from offside rear shock absorber

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside mirror broken

One tailbox mounting missing

Some wear/play in nearside front roll bar end link

Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres on limit

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 80,427 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 80,375 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 72,486 miles

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 64,842 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 26 Aug 2008 59,193 miles

middle exhaust to rear box joint starting to rust

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 24 Aug 2007 53,241 miles

nearside front tyre on 2 mm

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre on 2 mm

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 18 Sep 2006 48,072 miles

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 1 Sep 2005 42,168 miles

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

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 24 Aug 2005 41,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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)

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 HXU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 HXU, 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 HXU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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