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CU02 BWJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,477 mi
Last recorded102,477 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 BWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 102,477 miles

service rear brakes.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 95,249 miles

Front and Rear brake pipes corroded

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

NSR Brake, reduced performance.

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 90,507 miles

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

service rear brakes.

Fail 2 Mar 2016 90,507 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working Both outer (1.2.1b)

service rear brakes.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 85,204 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking brake, offside, reduced performance.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 85,204 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake, offside, reduced performance.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 79,982 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 78,559 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front flexi exhaust deterioated

Fail 2 Sep 2013 78,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front flexi exhaust deterioated

Pass 31 Aug 2012 75,947 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,466 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2011 72,466 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 66,256 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 59,076 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 59,076 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,739 miles

engine oil leak

rear brake imbalance

Fail 26 Aug 2008 52,739 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear brake imbalance

Pass 14 Sep 2007 46,605 miles

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

Oil leak

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

advise engine management light on

Pass 4 Dec 2006 34,581 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 23,046 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 23,043 miles

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.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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CU02 BWJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red 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 CU02 BWJ, 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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CU02 BWJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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