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CU02 VUT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,602 mi
Last recorded106,602 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 VUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 106,602 miles

TB & SERV?..2 X R/FLEXYS VHSC,,2 X R/COILS VHSC,,NSR TYRE,NSR SHOCK S/WEEP/MISTING,,

TB & SERV?..205/50/16 X 4,,O/SILLS PLASTICS,,18YR OLD !!!!!!!..ALL B/DISCS WORN,,

Pass 24 Apr 2019 105,621 miles

T-BELT & SERVICE?,,205/50/16 X 4,,2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS,,F/DISCS WORN/SCAGGY,,2 X R/COIL SPRINGS VVHSC,,2 X REAR SHOCKS VVHSC..IT IS 17 YR OLD & MILES ETC,,

Pass 6 Apr 2018 101,788 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 95,657 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover loose (2.7.2a)

rear dust covers rear discs corroded

surface corrosion front /rear

Pass 16 Apr 2016 89,742 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 83,873 miles

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

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

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

n\s\rear shockabsorber dust cover loose

surface corrosion front suspension

Pass 25 Apr 2014 78,031 miles

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 72,264 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 60,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Sills are covered

Pass 14 Apr 2010 55,290 miles

timing belt ?

Pass 20 Apr 2009 48,386 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 48,385 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 42,462 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 42,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 35,840 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 27,757 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 VUT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

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

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