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CU02 VOA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,528 mi
Last recorded97,528 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2019 97,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 93,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 90,228 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 90,227 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 86,145 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,009 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 83,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 80,948 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 80,948 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 77,934 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 77,934 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 75,532 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 72,867 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 72,867 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 70,286 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 66,849 miles

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

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

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

bonnet pull insecure

both rear tyres cracking

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2009 66,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet pull insecure

both rear tyres cracking

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2008 62,500 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 53,900 miles

minor corrosion on outer skin of back box

minor play in n/s/f upper shocker top

Fail 27 Nov 2007 53,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

minor corrosion on outer skin of back box

minor play in n/s/f upper shocker top

Pass 23 Nov 2006 45,986 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 38,027 miles

exaust rusting

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 VOA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VOA, 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 VOA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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