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CU02 VNZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

143,523 mi
Last recorded143,523 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 143,523 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 143,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 136,225 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 136,220 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 127,207 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 126,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 112,901 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 112,598 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 97,661 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 97,661 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,410 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 84,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 73,712 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Apr 2011 66,602 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 66,602 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 58,345 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 58,345 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 53,883 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 53,883 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 49,668 miles

surface corrosion on exhaust,slight play in ns strut top

Pass 9 Mar 2007 47,068 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 47,068 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 39,560 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 VNZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VNZ, 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 VNZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 May 2002.

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