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CU02 PYG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,332 mi
Last recorded82,332 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 PYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2021 82,332 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill corrosion

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 80,205 miles

Front sub frame mount corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2019 78,481 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 78,477 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 76,352 miles

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

Front top mount

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 76,348 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front top mount

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 74,336 miles

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

Front top mount slight play

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 71,683 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended top mount (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust bracket coroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2015 69,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front front topmout slight play

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 67,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 64,625 miles

exhaust corroded

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2013 64,612 miles

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 62,218 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 59,823 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 59,823 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 55,914 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front brake discs

Pass 1 Jun 2009 52,163 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 48,337 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 42,564 miles

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)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 36,132 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 PYG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYG, 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 PYG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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