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CP52 DCZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,950 mi
Last recorded75,950 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 DCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 75,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nsf and osf top mounts worn

nsr and osr shock absorber dust covers insecure

rear exhaust rubber missing but adequately supported

Fail 16 Jan 2019 75,947 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nsf and osf top mounts worn

nsr and osr shock absorber dust covers insecure

rear exhaust rubber missing but adequately supported

Pass 12 Jan 2018 74,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from rear load valve to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from rear load valve to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 71,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak on engine ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 71,491 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box joint to middle pipe corroded to excess and mounting missing from back box and blowing from joint aswell (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 68,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Head lamp lens becoming opaque, (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED AT REAR END BY JOINT WITH O/S REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Head lamp lens becoming opaque (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 64,696 miles

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

rear exhaust box support bracket broken

Fail 9 Jan 2015 64,696 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear exhaust box support bracket broken

Pass 14 Jan 2014 59,905 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust box support bracket corroded away

Pass 15 Jan 2013 55,002 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 48,461 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,418 miles

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2011 45,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 42,385 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 42,325 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 35,149 miles

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

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

Sill guards prevent a full inspection of these areas

Pass 12 Jan 2009 28,239 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 28,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,241 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 22,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 15,335 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 DCZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP52 DCZ, 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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CP52 DCZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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