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CU02 LJF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

232,752 mi
Last recorded232,752 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 LJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2019 232,752 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 230,442 miles

Both front tyres tending to wear on inner edges

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Corrosion on both front brake pipes

Corrosion on suspension, chassis, floors, subframes, sills and inner sills

Front shockers both worn

Heavy corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Nearside sill and inner sill approaching weak

Very slight bind, offside front brake

Fail 11 Dec 2018 230,442 miles

Both front tyres tending to wear on inner edges

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Corrosion on both front brake pipes

Corrosion on suspension, chassis, floors, subframes, sills and inner sills

Front shockers both worn

Heavy corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Nearside sill and inner sill approaching weak

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Very slight bind, offside front brake

Pass 6 Dec 2017 227,715 miles

Corrosion started on nearside inner sill

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 6 Dec 2017 227,715 miles

Corrosion started on nearside inner sill

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 13 Dec 2016 222,366 miles

Brake Hose Ferrules are corroding.

Front Arm Bushes are wearing.

N/S/R Inner Sill is corroding.

Rear Wheel Bearings, minor noise on road.

Fail 13 Dec 2016 222,366 miles

Brake Hose Ferrules are corroding.

Front Arm Bushes are wearing.

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

N/S/R Inner Sill is corroding.

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

Rear Wheel Bearings, minor noise on road.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 212,219 miles

Brake Hose Ferrules and Brake Pipe Unions are corroding.

Minor Oil Leak.

Rear Chassis Legs and Inner Sills are corroding.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 203,290 miles

Brake Hose Ferrules and Brake Pipe Unions are corroding.

Front Number Plate has a small crack.

Front Tyres are both worn on the inner edges, especially N/S. O/S has a minor buldge in the outer sidewall.

Minor Corrosion on underbody, especially around rear inner sills.

Fail 8 Dec 2014 203,290 miles

Brake Hose Ferrules and Brake Pipe Unions are corroding.

Front Number Plate has a small crack.

Front Tyres are both worn on the inner edges, especially N/S. O/S has a minor buldge in the outer sidewall.

Minor Corrosion on underbody, especially around rear inner sills.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 195,936 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 189,024 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 183,362 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)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 183,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 7 Jun 2011 168,340 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 168,340 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 150,329 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake pipes are corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2009 128,056 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 104,872 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 88,226 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 88,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 71,791 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 LJF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LJF, 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 LJF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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