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CU02 OUY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,023 mi
Last recorded123,023 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 OUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 123,023 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 115,085 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 101,496 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 101,493 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 89,913 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 89,900 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2012 80,656 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust

Pass 18 Apr 2011 68,772 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 56,169 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,629 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,346 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 31,334 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 25,672 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 OUY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 OUY, 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 OUY registered?

CU02 OUY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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