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CU02 PXR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

88,825 mi
Last recorded88,825 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 PXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 88,825 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust rubber missing

o/s rear tyre scuffed

Pass 19 Nov 2019 86,947 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s rear tyre has a cut on the tread and scuffed

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 12 Nov 2018 83,569 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 80,019 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 80,016 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 77,283 miles

Drivers wiper blade poor

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened Hose forward (3.6.A.3)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 77,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Drivers wiper blade poor

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened Hose forward (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 72,401 miles

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

n/s front tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 2 Nov 2015 72,401 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s front tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 7 Oct 2014 67,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 67,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 63,471 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 63,460 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 60,678 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front shock absorber,slight lift/movment at top mounting.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 60,678 miles

offside front shock absorber,slight lift/movment at top mounting.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 56,974 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,900 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 53,862 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,273 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 40,820 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 37,093 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 33,293 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 31,485 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 May 2006 31,485 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 31,460 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 PXR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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