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CP02 JRV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

120,814 mi
Last recorded120,814 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 JRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 120,814 miles

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

boot will not open

exhaust noisey

rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2014 120,462 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

boot will not open

exhaust noisey

rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2013 108,398 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

surface corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Nov 2012 94,530 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 94,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

different size road wheels on rear axle

nearside front brake pipe under chassis corroded

slight exhaust leak from centre joint

slight movement in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 5 Mar 2012 90,574 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre`s slightly perrished

offside rear light damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2012 90,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre`s slightly perrished

offside rear light damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2012 90,575 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine top cover missing

exhaust system in poor condition

front tyres worn on edges - inner edges worn below 1.6mm

nearside front seat wont tip forward

offside rear lamp unit damaged

rear tyres worn on edges

tinted band across top of windscreen

various body/bumper defects

various rusty brake pipes

windscreen damaged

wipers poor

Pass 27 Oct 2010 82,464 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 82,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

steering rack noisey

Pass 28 Oct 2009 71,708 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 71,646 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

Fail 21 Sep 2009 70,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 13 Sep 2008 62,538 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 621,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 50,225 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 58,036 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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CP02 JRV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 JRV, 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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CP02 JRV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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