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CN52 POF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,479 mi
Last recorded120,479 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 120,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear service and handbrake both just met required efficiency

Pass 3 Sep 2015 116,264 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 110,751 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rev lamps not working

Pass 18 Sep 2013 104,719 miles

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

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

revese lamps not working

Fail 17 Sep 2013 104,709 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

lot of travel in foot brake

revese lamps not working

Pass 19 Sep 2012 100,067 miles

n/s/r hand brake poor

slight brake drag n/s/r

Fail 19 Sep 2012 100,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s/r hand brake poor

slight brake drag n/s/r

Pass 14 Sep 2011 93,921 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 93,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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)

revese lights not working

Pass 16 Sep 2010 76,029 miles

slight play felt at steering wheel.

Fail 16 Sep 2010 76,029 miles

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

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

slight play felt at steering wheel.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 58,584 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 58,584 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 44,993 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 32,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drop links on front anti-roll bar have play in them

Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drop links on front anti-roll bar have play in them

Pass 23 Oct 2006 20,676 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 11,791 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 POF 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 POF, 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 POF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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