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CN52 JJX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,539 mi
Last recorded98,539 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 JJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 98,539 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 94,714 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 89,890 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 84,548 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 81,381 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 81,033 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 81,027 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 79,690 miles

neaside headlight damaged

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2019 79,690 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres heavily cracking

neaside headlight damaged

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2018 77,853 miles

both rear heavily cracked

front brake fluctuation

nearside headlight damaged

oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2018 77,853 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear heavily cracked

front brake fluctuation

nearside headlight damaged

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2017 74,605 miles

Movement in neaside headlight

Pass 28 Jul 2016 73,761 miles

front brake judder

neaside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,425 miles

nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to corroded

power steering rack damp

Fail 14 Aug 2015 72,425 miles

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

nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to corroded

power steering rack damp

Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,343 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 71,323 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,355 miles

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 67,787 miles

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2012 67,787 miles

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

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

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2012 67,775 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust knocking under vehicle

n/s/r wheel slight binding

Pass 12 Aug 2011 65,139 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 65,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 60,596 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 56,632 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)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 56,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 49,415 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,415 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 43,421 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 33,656 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 JJX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 JJX, 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 JJX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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