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CU02 UBY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,326 mi
Last recorded126,326 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 UBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 126,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 17 Mar 2021 126,319 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 23 Mar 2020 117,934 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2020 117,924 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 113,926 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensing valve to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2019 113,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensing valve to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2017 107,606 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 107,543 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 91,566 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 91,566 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 91,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

13% front brake imbalance

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various soon require attention (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 1 Sep 2015 90,432 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust system in very poor condition, with heavy corrosion evident.

Fail 25 Aug 2015 90,429 miles

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)

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

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

Rear exhaust system in very poor condition, with heavy corrosion evident.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 89,771 miles

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

Coolant level low.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing is rusted and hanging off.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Aug 2013 88,384 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2012 83,479 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer is rusted through.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 77,516 miles

front brake pads 75% worn approx

Pass 9 Aug 2010 71,810 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 62,759 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 62,759 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 55,818 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 47,101 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 38,349 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 38,295 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 UBY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UBY, 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 UBY registered?

CU02 UBY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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