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CP51 FMG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,389 mi
Last recorded89,389 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 FMG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 89,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint and centre silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

nearside headlamp slightly loose

Fail 13 Mar 2017 89,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 83,332 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 80,085 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2015 80,085 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 75,026 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 67,894 miles

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

n/s headlamp weak pattern

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2013 67,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s headlamp weak pattern

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2012 63,640 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 59,501 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 54,555 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 54,555 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 49,642 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 44,621 miles

slight leak from p/steering rack n/s

Pass 24 Jan 2007 38,745 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 33,575 miles

ADV all 4 tyres getting worn n close to limits.

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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CP51 FMG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CP51 FMG, 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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CP51 FMG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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