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CP02 MUW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,261 mi
Last recorded165,261 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 MUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 165,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 151,473 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 139,503 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp beam pattern weak

Slight squeal on offside front wheel

Pass 23 Nov 2020 132,891 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 126,058 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 126,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 121,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 121,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 116,875 miles

Nearside Rear uneven wear

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 112,241 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 105,720 miles

FRONT TYRES INNER SIDEWALL BADLY PERRISHED AND SPLITING ,,,,

Pass 1 Jul 2014 99,385 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 99,385 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2013 95,780 miles

front inner face of discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2012 92,014 miles

exhaust deteriorating

slight exhaust blow

Pass 30 Jun 2011 90,255 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 90,255 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 88,748 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 88,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 May 2010 88,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 78,733 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 78,733 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2008 67,407 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 57,011 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 57,011 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 46,202 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 46,202 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 MUW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 CP02 MUW, 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 MUW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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