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CP52 EUW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

217,299 mi
Last recorded217,299 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 EUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 217,299 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 217,299 miles

Central Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 204,420 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Shocker weak & bouncy

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Both shockers weak & bouncy

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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Fail 21 Mar 2016 204,420 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Shocker weak & bouncy

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Both shockers weak & bouncy

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

presenter adviced

Fail 12 Mar 2016 203,927 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust corroded

Front Shocker weak & bouncy

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Both shockers weak & bouncy

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 203,408 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear cross brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

wipers do not self park but can be parked by switch

Pass 14 Mar 2015 188,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 175,154 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 175,154 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 161,594 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 150,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2011 137,364 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

nearside front headlamp slightly insecure

rear exhaust corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2010 122,071 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 122,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 107,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 29 Mar 2008 90,808 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 90,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 74,072 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 55,526 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 55,526 miles

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

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

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 EUW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EUW, 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 EUW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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