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CU02 YRL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,774 mi
Last recorded147,774 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 147,774 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 May 2013 147,774 miles

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 139,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre bald inside edge

o/s/f tyre bald inside edge

Pass 18 Apr 2011 130,010 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 129,423 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 129,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 116,590 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 105,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 86,829 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 86,452 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2006 64,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 64,566 miles

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

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 YRL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YRL, 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 YRL registered?

CU02 YRL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 May 2002.

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