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CT52 SMT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,727 mi
Last recorded120,727 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT52 SMT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 120,727 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 120,727 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 112,379 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 112,185 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 103,787 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 94,662 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 80,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 24 Oct 2011 66,560 miles

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

both front tyres outer & inner edges perishing.

Fail 22 Oct 2011 66,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres outer & inner edges perishing.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 60,951 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 66,615 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 56,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 56,718 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)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 51,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

rear tyres wrong size fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2008 51,919 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

rear tyres wrong size fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2007 43,016 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,613 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 25,262 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall

unable to test o/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2005 25,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall

unable to test o/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted

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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CT52 SMT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CT52 SMT, 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 CT52 SMT registered?

CT52 SMT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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