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CN52 MTJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

41,924 mi
Last recorded41,924 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 MTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 41,924 miles

Both rear coil springs becoming corroded.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rears (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake efficiency is close to the limit 18%

Fail 12 Jul 2016 56,164 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Both rear coil springs becoming corroded.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake efficiency is close to the limit 18%

Pass 14 Jul 2015 53,796 miles

advise slight play in both front anti roll bar links

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear springs starting to corrode

o/s/r brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,926 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pipes corroding

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 6 Jun 2013 50,307 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Centre and rear exhaust join corroded

Dampness on nearside part of steering rack

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

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

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

X 2 Nails nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2013 50,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Centre and rear exhaust join corroded

Dampness on nearside part of steering rack

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

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

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

X 2 Nails nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2012 43,147 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust has corosion

Fail 17 May 2012 43,147 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust has corosion

Fail 18 May 2011 40,564 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 40,564 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 35,104 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,418 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 31,418 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,126 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 20,627 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 17,598 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 17,596 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 MTJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MTJ, 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 MTJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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