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CU02 YSS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,744 mi
Last recorded229,744 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 229,744 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 215,689 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 203,785 miles

both front head lights only just have a beam pattern

both rear tyres slightly low

Fail 8 May 2015 203,785 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front head lights only just have a beam pattern

both rear tyres slightly low

Pass 22 May 2014 192,509 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2014 192,506 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 183,869 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 May 2013 183,869 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2012 174,880 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 161,124 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)

Fail 1 May 2010 147,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2010 147,389 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 135,151 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 135,151 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 123,180 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 114,509 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 98,365 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 98,210 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YSS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YSS, 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 YSS registered?

CU02 YSS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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The MOT history for CU02 YSS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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