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CU02 LGK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,865 mi
Last recorded100,865 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 LGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 100,865 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front sub-frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

slight damage to n/s/f wing

Fail 16 Feb 2023 100,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front sub-frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

slight damage to n/s/f wing

Pass 17 Feb 2022 99,306 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise that the roof lining is starting to hang down

rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

slight damage to n/s wing

Fail 17 Feb 2022 99,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise that the roof lining is starting to hang down

rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

slight damage to n/s wing

Pass 11 Feb 2021 98,197 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear back box corroded but not blowing

slight damage to n/s/f wing

Pass 24 Feb 2020 97,598 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f wing damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2020 97,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2019 95,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box slight corroded

temp petrol cap fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 92,195 miles

rear exhaust back box slight corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2018 92,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in cracks in tread pattern and worn inner edge 2 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front cracks in tread pattern no cords time of test and worn inner edge 2

rear exhaust back box slight corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 88,324 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 84,023 miles

slight corroded rear exhaust back box

Fail 10 Feb 2016 84,020 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red light unit broken (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight corroded rear exhaust back box

Pass 17 Feb 2015 77,302 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear exhaust back box slight corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2014 73,563 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 73,563 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 70,269 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 70,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 67,548 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 63,774 miles

near side rear tyre side wall worn but no cords at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2010 58,819 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 54,688 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 51,432 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 44,740 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 40,388 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 40,388 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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 LGK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LGK, 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 CU02 LGK registered?

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

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The MOT history for CU02 LGK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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