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CU02 OTX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,221 mi
Last recorded132,221 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 OTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 132,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases needs early attension. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing NEEDS EARLY ATTENSION. (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened needs early attension. (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing NEEDS EARLY ATTENSION. (2.7.2a)

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

oil leak.

Fail 13 Jul 2016 132,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases needs early attension. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing NEEDS EARLY ATTENSION. (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened needs early attension. (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing NEEDS EARLY ATTENSION. (2.7.2a)

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

oil leak.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 124,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

advise rear brake adjustment

oil level low

Pass 2 Dec 2013 121,115 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 114,057 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre slightly distorted

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 114,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

O/S/R tyre slightly distorted

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 105,557 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 105,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 96,980 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 96,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 86,997 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 86,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 76,632 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 64,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 57,116 miles

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

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 10 Mar 2006 48,368 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 48,368 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OTX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 OTX, 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 OTX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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