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CU02 MGY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026
Pass 6 Jan 2025
Pass 20 Dec 2023 172,183 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 65,980 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2021 155,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear backbox outer case corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 152,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017

corrosion noted on both rear chassis rails

plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 137,829 miles

Nearside Front tyre is won on the inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 132,007 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 126,308 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 3 Jun 2014 126,308 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 31 May 2013 119,843 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 112,140 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 106,779 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 101,071 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 94,454 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 91,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to offside rear bumper and light

oil arond steereing rack

rear seat fitted not listed under v s i two seat belts fitted ok

Pass 16 May 2008 91,161 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to offside rear bumper and light

oil arond steereing rack

rear seat fitted not listed under v s i two seat belts fitted ok

Pass 9 May 2007 82,586 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2007 82,586 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 68,839 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 68,839 miles

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

Offside 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 MGY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MGY, 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 MGY registered?

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

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