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CU02 MFJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

67,066 mi
Last recorded67,066 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 67,066 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 66,217 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2025 66,217 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175 70 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 66,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 65,614 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 65,614 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 65,287 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 64,759 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 64,380 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 64,380 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 64,137 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 64,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 63,607 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 63,607 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 63,231 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 63,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 62,977 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,476 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 61,671 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 61,671 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 60,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside coil spring corroded .

Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside coil spring corroded .

Pass 11 Apr 2012 56,909 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,275 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,801 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 51,801 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 50,769 miles

nail in offside rear tyre .

Pass 2 May 2008 49,448 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 47,942 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 47,942 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,374 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 45,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MFJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 MFJ, 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 MFJ registered?

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

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