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CU02 OTW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 OTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017

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

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2017

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

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

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 135,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 126,062 miles

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)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2012 121,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

near side and off side front brake discs wearing

rear exhaust poor condition but not blowing

Pass 18 Feb 2011 113,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 105,817 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 98,953 miles

ALL BRAKE PADS LOOK THIN (WHEEL TRIMS FITTED)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM AND SHOULD BR CHANGED IMMEDIATLY !

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAr exhaust box

Fail 16 Feb 2009 98,953 miles

ALL BRAKE PADS LOOK THIN (WHEEL TRIMS FITTED)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM AND SHOULD BR CHANGED IMMEDIATLY !

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAr exhaust box

Pass 13 Feb 2008 92,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 82,285 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OTW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OTW, 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 OTW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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The MOT history for CU02 OTW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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