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CU02 VJF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,010 mi
Last recorded104,010 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 104,010 miles

Both front tyres has slightly worn outer edge

Both rear shock absorbers has corrosion to the casing

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp lens are cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside headlamp broken one mount but headlamp secure

Slightly smoke emits during acceleration

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 104,000 miles

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

Both front tyres has slightly worn outer edge

Both rear shock absorbers has corrosion to the casing

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp lens are cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Replaced (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside headlamp broken one mount but headlamp secure

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 99,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 99,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported fixing corroded & insecure (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 92,476 miles

cooling fan is noisy

engine management light is on

front brake discs slightly corroded

headlight lenses are deteriorated, nearside front headlight has one mount broken

offside front and offside rear tyre treads are low on the edges

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust joint badly corroded recommend replacing asap

rear suspension coil springs are corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2014 92,464 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

cooling fan is noisy

engine management light is on

front brake discs slightly corroded

headlight lenses are deteriorated, nearside front headlight has one mount broken

offside front and offside rear tyre treads are low on the edges

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust joint badly corroded recommend replacing asap

rear suspension coil springs are corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 86,545 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

nearside and offside front top shocker mounts worn

nearside front and offside rear tyre treads are low on edges

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre is perished

offside front headlight lens deteriorated

wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 18 Nov 2013 86,545 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

nearside and offside front top shocker mounts worn

nearside front and offside rear tyre treads are low on edges

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre is perished

offside front headlight lens deteriorated

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 12 Nov 2012 81,075 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 81,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 75,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 71,189 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 71,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 66,486 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 60,125 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 60,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 45,302 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 34,810 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 23,893 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 VJF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VJF, 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 VJF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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