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CN52 XJU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,182 mi
Last recorded103,182 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 XJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 103,182 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

osr light lense broken

rear springs corroded

unable to check rear seats or seatbelts

Fail 19 May 2016 103,179 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

osr light lense broken

rear springs corroded

unable to check rear seats or seatbelts

Pass 10 Jun 2015 93,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs getting thin

Fail 10 Jun 2015 93,871 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs getting thin

Pass 10 May 2014 84,917 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

indicator side light cover missing but still flashes orange

o/s/r lamp cracked at bottom

rear exhaust flange corroded but secure at time of test

Fail 9 May 2014 84,917 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on dash

indicator side light cover missing but still flashes orange

o/s/r lamp cracked at bottom

rear exhaust flange corroded but secure at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2013 84,910 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

nsf side reapeater lense missing but orange bulb fitted

osr lamp cracked

plastic sill covers fitted making sill assessment difficult

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust flange in poor condition {corroded}

Fail 2 Aug 2013 84,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

nsf side reapeater lense missing but orange bulb fitted

osr lamp cracked

plastic sill covers fitted making sill assessment difficult

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust flange in poor condition {corroded}

Fail 18 Jul 2013 84,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r brake pipe begining tocorrode on corner

o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2011 76,031 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 67,323 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 67,323 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 59,314 miles

both front tyres wearing smooth on edges not within center 3/4 and not showing cords at time of test

n/s mirror missing o/s and center mirrors present at time of test

Fail 14 Dec 2009 59,314 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing smooth on edges not within center 3/4 and not showing cords at time of test

n/s mirror missing o/s and center mirrors present at time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2008 56,350 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 48,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 48,744 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 40,932 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 XJU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 XJU, 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 XJU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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