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CN52 LFU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,222 mi
Last recorded58,222 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 LFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 58,222 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 55,687 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Compensator valve to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexy to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 55,687 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Rear exhaust silencer broken off (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Compensator valve to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexy to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 53,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 50,873 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 49,362 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 27 Sep 2021 49,362 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2020 47,961 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 44,934 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 44,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inside wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 39,869 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 36,451 miles

Central Exhaust corroded but not leaking

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust corroded but not leaking

Fail 29 Aug 2017 36,451 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust corroded but not leaking

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2016 34,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2016 34,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2015 32,558 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 30,910 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 29,071 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,365 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 25,416 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 22,320 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 19,334 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 17,384 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 16,336 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 14,666 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 14,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 10,310 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 1 Jul 2005 9,393 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 LFU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LFU, 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 LFU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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