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CU02 MFN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,734 mi
Last recorded160,734 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 160,734 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 152,084 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 152,080 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 152,074 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2012 146,456 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 146,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 123,607 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 117,330 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

ENGINE COOLANT BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

OIL LEAKS

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SMALL CRACK IN WINDSCREEN

UNDERTRAY DAMAGED & INSECURE

Fail 4 Jun 2009 104,046 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE 175/70/14T

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SMALL CRACKS IN WINDSCREEN

SPLITS IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD 175/70/14T

TRACKING

Pass 4 Jun 2009 104,046 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE 175/70/14T

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SMALL CRACKS IN WINDSCREEN

SPLITS IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD 175/70/14T

TRACKING

Pass 5 Jun 2008 90,264 miles

Fuel oder under bonnet but no visable leaks

Pass 7 Jun 2007 75,061 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 64,543 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 54,044 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

FRONT DISCS WORN

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 54,044 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

FRONT DISCS WORN

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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CU02 MFN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MFN, 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 MFN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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