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CU02 BYC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,799 mi
Last recorded79,799 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 BYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2021 79,799 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 78,763 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side to side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear cross member corroded non load bearing area or not with in 30cm prescribed area yet

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake just met requirement 16%

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2020 78,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wrong tyre size fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side to side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear cross member corroded non load bearing area or not with in 30cm prescribed area yet

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake just met requirement 16%

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 70,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to mid section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH front lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion only (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe between flex and compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe between flex and compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 65,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 65,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 58,438 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 58,438 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 50,120 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 50,118 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,152 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 37,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 12 Feb 2013 33,014 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 28,479 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 28,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 22,923 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 17,901 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 12,417 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 11,622 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 10,362 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 9,178 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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CU02 BYC 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 71.4%.

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 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 CU02 BYC, 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 BYC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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