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CP51 MZG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,774 mi
Last recorded92,774 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 MZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2013 92,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre exhaust bbracket broken off exhaust

centre to rear exhaust f langes in very poor condition, rear silencer also

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

small but deep cut o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2013 92,774 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bbracket broken off exhaust

centre to rear exhaust f langes in very poor condition, rear silencer also

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

small but deep cut o/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 11 Feb 2012 81,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2012 81,445 miles

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

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

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2011 73,015 miles

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

both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2010 60,540 miles

rear exhaust section outer skin and centre mounting corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,300 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres scrubbing on edges

Fail 25 Feb 2009 49,299 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2007 46,759 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 46,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 May 2006 44,718 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 44,718 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 MZG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MZG, 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 MZG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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