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CU02 BZP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

186,415 mi
Last recorded186,415 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 BZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 186,415 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 186,414 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 178,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear join (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and slightly perished

Fail 25 May 2016 178,839 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear join (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and slightly perished

Pass 21 Apr 2015 171,149 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 171,133 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 159,268 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

weep from steering rack area

Fail 12 Apr 2014 159,268 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre exhaust corroded

weep from steering rack area

Pass 22 Mar 2013 148,363 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2013 148,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 137,752 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 126,396 miles

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

all front brake pads wearing slightly

Fail 23 Mar 2011 126,396 miles

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

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

all front brake pads wearing slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2010 114,328 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 114,315 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 103,320 miles

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)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 87,690 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 75,543 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 75,375 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front no plate damaged

n/s/f tyre tread depth low, on limit

rear exhaust corroded

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 BZP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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