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CU02 OAC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,939 mi
Last recorded86,939 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 OAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 86,939 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Noisy. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Noisy. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 86,936 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Noisy. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Noisy. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 77,744 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear last joint in exhaust system poor,

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both covers loose, (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 May 2018 77,744 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear last joint in exhaust system poor,

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both covers loose, (2.7.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 68,952 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear silencer outer skin holed,not leaking,

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front possible wheel bearing worn,

Offside Rear possible bad connection at light cluster,

cambelt history,

top up engine oil before test,1litre 5w-30w

Fail 2 May 2017 68,878 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipes,both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear silencer outer skin holed,not leaking,

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front possible wheel bearing worn,

brake fluid contaminated,

cambelt history,

top up engine oil before test,1litre 5w-30w

Pass 20 Apr 2016 57,689 miles

Adv brake pipes coroded

Adv corrosionon brake feralls

Adv ferralls coroded on rear slightly

Adv front and rear bushes deteriated slightly

Adv offside front drop link rubber deteriated slightly

Adv outer skin deteriated on back box

Pass 29 Apr 2015 57,206 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 55,211 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,086 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,909 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 47,302 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,444 miles

slight noise n/s/ rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,206 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 34,857 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,864 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 24,737 miles

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 OAC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OAC, 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 OAC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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