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CP02 BRZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

172,437 mi
Last recorded172,437 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 BRZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 172,437 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 172,401 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 2 Sep 2011 161,056 miles

n/s bumper trim adrift

o/s under anti spray flap adrift

rear exhaust box badly corroded but not lealing

slight scratches to windscreen

Fail 2 Sep 2011 161,056 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s bumper trim adrift

o/s under anti spray flap adrift

rear exhaust box badly corroded but not lealing

slight scratches to windscreen

Fail 31 Aug 2010 146,573 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate loose but secure .both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2010 146,573 miles

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

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

front number plate loose but secure .both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2009 132,387 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s rear tyre on 1.6 mm on edges 185/65/15

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play to n/s rack

Fail 4 Aug 2009 132,387 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s rear tyre on 1.6 mm on edges 185/65/15

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play to n/s rack

Pass 15 Aug 2008 124,942 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 124,942 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

backbox corroded

sticker on front screen

Pass 31 Aug 2007 116,257 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 107,339 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 107,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CP02 BRZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CP02 BRZ, 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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What year was CP02 BRZ registered?

CP02 BRZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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