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CU02 OTA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,155 mi
Last recorded168,155 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 OTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 168,155 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 157,773 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 157,773 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 145,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY DEFORMED

Pass 9 Mar 2015 132,659 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 132,659 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 121,447 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 112,643 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 105,043 miles

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

rear tyres aging

Pass 12 Mar 2011 95,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 85,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 76,898 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 68,324 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 58,462 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 48,134 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 OTA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OTA, 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 OTA registered?

CU02 OTA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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