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CN52 XKJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,546 mi
Last recorded161,546 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 XKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 161,546 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 161,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 147,855 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 147,852 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp missing. (3.4.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 147,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 147,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 135,813 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 127,959 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin peeled off

Pass 20 Jul 2011 121,542 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 121,521 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 115,212 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 106,622 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 106,622 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 98,638 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 89,427 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 80,325 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 XKJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XKJ, 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 XKJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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