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CN52 JKJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,962 mi
Last recorded86,962 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 JKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 86,962 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wipers do not auto park

Fail 22 Sep 2021 86,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wipers do not auto park

Pass 10 Oct 2020 85,754 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 85,753 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 63% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 82,953 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 82,953 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 81,208 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 79,526 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 79,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 77,439 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 77,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 77,058 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 77,058 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 76,538 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 76,538 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 76,050 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 76,050 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 75,234 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 75,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 73,636 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 73,636 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 71,683 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 58,717 miles

oil over n/s rack gaitor...

both handbrake not locking brake rollers....

dim lamp unit o/s/f light...

exhaust back box corroded..

no rverse lights on car.

Fail 18 Aug 2009 58,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both handbrake not locking brake rollers....

dim lamp unit o/s/f light...

exhaust back box corroded..

no rverse lights on car.

oil over n/s rack gaitor...

Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,869 miles

B/BOX CORRODED DOUBLE SKIN....

FRONT PADS LOW AND WORN...

SLIGHT OIL OVER SUMP AREA,,ALSO OVER N/S/F RACK ARM GAITOR...

Fail 27 Aug 2008 52,869 miles

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

B/BOX CORRODED DOUBLE SKIN....

FRONT PADS LOW AND WORN...

SLIGHT OIL OVER SUMP AREA,,ALSO OVER N/S/F RACK ARM GAITOR...

Pass 24 Aug 2007 46,071 miles

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

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

advise perishing on both rear tyres.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 37,315 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)

Oil leak

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

spare tyre close to limit

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 JKJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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