MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear metal brake pipe corroded
play in both rack ends
rear coil springs corroded
smell of fuel no leak found time of test
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi-hose -cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear metal brake pipe corroded
play in both rack ends
rear coil springs corroded
smell of fuel no leak found time of test
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
corrosion to nearside front metal brake pipe
damage to rear of car
front brake discs worn
Headlamp aim not tested both (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (plastic lenses badly deteriorated ) (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (plastic lenses badly deteriorated) (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant centre seat belt stuck behind stop not allowing correct use of belt (5.3.1u)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
corrosion to nearside front metal brake pipe
damage to rear of car
front brake discs worn
brake discs worn
damage to tailgate /rear bumper
exhaust corroded
play in nearside steering rack
rear coil springs corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) offside rack (2.2.A.1b)
brake discs worn
damage to tailgate /rear bumper
exhaust corroded
play in nearside steering rack
rear coil springs corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corroded especialy rear silencer
nearside rear tyre starting to perish
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s front tyre wearing on edge
rear exhaust deteriating
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s front tyre wearing on edge
rear exhaust deteriating
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
poor pattern on n/s headlamp beam
slight leak of grease on n/s cv boot clip
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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CU02 VNE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 VNE, 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 VNE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 May 2002.
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