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CU02 UOH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 UOH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2016

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r plus o/s/r and nsr to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 149,424 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear foot brakes unbalanced

Pass 25 Apr 2015 149,424 miles

rear foot brakes unbalanced

Fail 26 Apr 2014 139,755 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear foot brakes unbalanced

Pass 26 Apr 2014 139,755 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear foot brakes unbalanced

Pass 27 Apr 2013 133,160 miles

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

rear foot brakes unbalanced

Pass 20 Apr 2012 123,225 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 123,223 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 May 2011 113,788 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 113,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front discs very rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2010 103,098 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 103,098 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 69,306 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 75,876 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 75,876 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 61,365 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 48,776 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 UOH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UOH, 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 UOH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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