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CU02 OVZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

163,917 mi
Last recorded163,917 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 OVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 163,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 163,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 159,345 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2017 159,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 156,169 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2016 156,169 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 152,104 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 152,104 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 148,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre very close to exposing ply cords. Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge also.

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2014 148,497 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre very close to exposing ply cords. Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge also.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 144,003 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 143,429 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 126,551 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2011 111,704 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 105,890 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 96,104 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 96,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 85,634 miles

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

offside mirror cover missing rear wiper blade worn wipr int not working

slight smoke on tick over

Fail 7 Aug 2008 85,634 miles

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

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

offside mirror cover missing rear wiper blade worn wipr int not working

slight smoke on tick over

Pass 9 Aug 2007 74,519 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 65,246 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 65,246 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2005 57,682 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 OVZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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