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CU02 VHP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,673 mi
Last recorded76,673 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 VHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 76,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 76,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 73,098 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 73,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 69,509 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 69,509 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 65,693 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 62,245 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 58,664 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 58,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 55,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 50,061 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 44,203 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,764 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 34,587 miles

both rear tyres are worn

front discs ane pads are worn

n/s/f brake pipe is starting to corrode

Pass 12 Feb 2009 30,664 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 30,664 miles

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

exhaust system badly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 18 Feb 2008 25,793 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Plasti cills fitted to the vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2007 20,562 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 16,605 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 VHP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green 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 VHP, 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 VHP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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