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CU02 OVM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

182,578 mi
Last recorded182,578 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 OVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 182,578 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 182,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 182,167 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 182,145 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 181,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 180,583 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 180,138 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 180,117 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 179,319 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 171,067 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 164,872 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 157,181 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 181,214 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 140,660 miles

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)

clutch pedal rubber anti slip missing

Pass 28 Jan 2010 136,365 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 136,365 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 122,706 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 122,706 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 109,244 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 96,509 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 96,509 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2006 83,615 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 83,615 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 OVM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OVM, 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 OVM registered?

CU02 OVM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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