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CU02 VXN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,173 mi
Last recorded108,173 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 VXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 108,173 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 108,020 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 95,002 miles

Borderline play in both front top mounts.

O/S/F headlamp beam image slighly incorrect.

Reverse light inoperative.

Wipers don't park.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 83,594 miles

corrosion on both rear brake pipes

exhaust back box

lift in both front top suspension mountings

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm only just legal on inner edge

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 26 Nov 2009 67,725 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 52,853 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 45,980 miles

corrosion to rear silencer

slight wear offside front top strut bush

Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 33,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 VXN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

CU02 VXN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 April 2002.

Is CU02 VXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU02 VXN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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