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CP51 HVB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,180 mi
Last recorded151,180 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 151,180 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear upper floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x 2 rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x 2 rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 145,784 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 137,833 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all underbody ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 137,832 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all underbody ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 130,942 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 130,907 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 122,848 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 114,655 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 107,814 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 107,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 11,438 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front and rear brake pipes greased

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2013 94,960 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 88,502 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 81,754 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 75,882 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 75,845 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 69,831 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 63,191 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 63,191 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 58,387 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 53,094 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 HVB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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