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CP51 HTZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,641 mi
Last recorded166,641 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 HTZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 166,641 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 166,641 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 157,046 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 155,045 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 155,045 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 148,816 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 143,011 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 143,011 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 132,841 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 132,841 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 120,676 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 120,676 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 104,238 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 104,238 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 87,400 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 10,435 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 55,877 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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CP51 HTZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CP51 HTZ, 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 CP51 HTZ registered?

CP51 HTZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is CP51 HTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP51 HTZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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