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CU02 VNS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,200 mi
Last recorded148,200 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 148,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 141,566 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has poor beam paten

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly low

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside side mirror cover slightly damaged

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 141,091 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 135,882 miles

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front wipers in poor condition

nearside front headlamp has poor beam patten

Pass 4 Sep 2014 122,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre side wall in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2013 111,705 miles

o/s/r tyre outer wall cut/split

Fail 22 Jul 2013 111,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

o/s/r tyre outer wall cut/split

Pass 30 Jul 2012 102,230 miles

n/s headlamp glass frosting..corrosion exhaust..front tyres worn inner edges TOO legal limits

Fail 27 Jul 2012 102,221 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

n/s headlamp glass frosting..corrosion exhaust..front tyres worn inner edges TOO legal limits

Pass 18 Jul 2011 89,797 miles

front tyres worn inner edges close too limits..slight front brake inbalance

Fail 7 Jul 2010 78,709 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 78,709 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 76,842 miles

Engine oil level, slight overfilled, recommend attention.

Nearside rear tyre, screw in tread.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 74,429 miles

Screw in tread, nearside rear tyre, recommend attention.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 72,028 miles

Nearside front tyre, on limit 1.6mm, worn on inner edge, recommend replace & check/adjust wheel alignment.

Offside rear tyre 2mm, limit 1.6mm.

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 69,624 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 VNS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VNS, 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 VNS registered?

CU02 VNS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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