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CU02 YXK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,685 mi
Last recorded180,685 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 YXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 180,685 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front windscreen washer is just clearing windscreen.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 175,390 miles

NSR inner sill is starting to corrode

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear metal pipes are starting to corrode, they have been over painted with underseal in places.

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

Offside Rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode, they have been over painted in places with underseal.

Oil leak engine bay ()

Rear exhaust rear box is corroded, and has part of the outer cover missing.

brake pedal rubber worn smooth on edge

plastic outer sill covers fitted, these obscure view of any corroded metal, that might be there.

underside of vehicle is starting to corrode in various places.

wheel arch plastic covers fitted, these obscure view of any metal that may be corroded behind them.

Fail 13 Jun 2017 175,374 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

NSR inner sill is starting to corrode

Nearside Rear metal pipes are starting to corrode, they have been over painted with underseal in places.

Offside Rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode, they have been over painted in places with underseal.

Oil leak engine bay ()

Rear exhaust rear box is corroded, and has part of the outer cover missing.

brake pedal rubber worn smooth on edge

plastic outer sill covers fitted, these obscure view of any corroded metal, that might be there.

underside of vehicle is starting to corrode in various places.

wheel arch plastic covers fitted, these obscure view of any metal that may be corroded behind them.

Pass 11 Jun 2016 169,679 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 169,651 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 165,014 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 165,014 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 158,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2014 158,001 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 151,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking.

Various oil leaks.

Fail 6 Aug 2013 151,429 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking.

Various oil leaks

Pass 17 Mar 2012 144,492 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 144,492 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 123,042 miles

N/S/R tail light lens cracked

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Nov 2009 109,121 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 96,520 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 96,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 81,164 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns door mirror glass cracked

Fail 23 Oct 2007 81,164 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ns door mirror glass cracked

Fail 17 Oct 2006 64,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 64,912 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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CU02 YXK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YXK, 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 YXK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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