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CU02 MEV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

202,187 mi
Last recorded202,187 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 MEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 202,187 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 188,081 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 173,212 miles

diesel smell from engine but no sign of leak

Pass 25 Jul 2015 191,385 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 179,485 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 167,827 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 155,542 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 145,718 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 133,075 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front wheel bearing is noisy

Fail 10 Jun 2010 133,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front wheel bearing is noisy

Front disc Scored.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 114,150 miles

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

nearside rear tyre edge wear

Fail 18 Jun 2009 114,150 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear tyre edge wear

Pass 26 Jun 2008 107,449 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 90,709 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 73,400 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 73,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 MEV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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