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CU02 LGX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,019 mi
Last recorded106,019 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 106,019 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 106,014 miles

Central Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 96,313 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 96,052 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 95,092 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 95,090 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 94,533 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 94,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 90,346 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust joint between rear section of middle section to back box is corroding away

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

plastic covered sills limits inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2011 87,894 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front metal brake pipes are corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 84,383 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

low tread offside rear tyre

some corrosion to offside and nearside front brake pipes

some play in offside and nearside front strut tops

Fail 18 Feb 2010 84,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

low tread offside rear tyre

some corrosion to offside and nearside front brake pipes

some play in offside and nearside front strut tops

Pass 18 Feb 2009 72,049 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 72,049 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 61,842 miles

nearside front inner brake pad worn close to the legal limit

some corrosion to offside front brake pipe

some corrosion to rear silencer

Fail 21 Feb 2008 61,842 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front inner brake pad worn close to the legal limit

some corrosion to offside front brake pipe

some corrosion to rear silencer

Pass 19 Feb 2007 53,750 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 46,743 miles

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

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

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 LGX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LGX, 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 LGX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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