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CP52 DCE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,232 mi
Last recorded123,232 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 DCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 123,232 miles

EMLight on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box flange area (7.1.2)

slight noise from nearside front suspension

Pass 28 Sep 2015 118,353 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 114,498 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 111,699 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust support rubber missing at rear/middle

Pass 17 Sep 2013 111,699 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust support rubber missing at rear/middle

Pass 14 Sep 2012 109,170 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 96,428 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)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 96,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 29 Sep 2010 81,861 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 68,641 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 68,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 55,035 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 41,621 miles

slight wear and movement in both front upper suspension support bushes to strutts

Pass 6 Sep 2006 29,462 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 17,491 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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CP52 DCE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP52 DCE, 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 CP52 DCE registered?

CP52 DCE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is CP52 DCE safe to buy?

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