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CU02 BYF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,285 mi
Last recorded78,285 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 BYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 78,285 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust system detiorating

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 67,848 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,455 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 65,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 61,834 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 61,834 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 58,508 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Apr 2014 54,801 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,950 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth

lift in nearside and offside front suspension leg top mountings

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2012 47,652 miles

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth

front engine mounting rubber starting to split

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

slight play/lift nearside and offside front top suspension mountings

Fail 3 Apr 2012 47,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth

front engine mounting rubber starting to split

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

slight play/lift nearside and offside front top suspension mountings

Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 39,874 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,461 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT AND NAIL IN TREAD

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 35,461 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT AND NAIL IN TREAD

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 32,286 miles

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

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

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 16 Apr 2007 28,535 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 23,400 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 BYF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BYF, 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 BYF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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