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CU02 MHN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,947 mi
Last recorded86,947 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 86,947 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 86,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 71,213 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f tyre has a cut in side wall

Fail 26 Sep 2011 71,213 miles

Front Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f tyre has a cut in side wall

Pass 13 Sep 2010 58,778 miles

Lower steering column joint has slight play.

Turbo pipe leaking oil

Fail 13 Sep 2010 58,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower steering column joint has slight play.

Turbo pipe leaking oil

Fail 7 Sep 2009 41,076 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,076 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,945 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,389 miles

both rear tyres splitting.

Fail 21 Aug 2007 27,373 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both raer tyres splitting.

Fail 3 Jul 2006 21,151 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plate cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2006 21,151 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front no plate cracked

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 MHN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MHN, 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 MHN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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