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CU51 PZS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,927 mi
Last recorded57,927 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 PZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 57,927 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 54,674 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 50,347 miles

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

slight leak of grease from both front cv boots through clips

Pass 5 Jan 2008 45,844 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 45,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

offside hand brake cable mounting damaged

Fail 2 Jan 2008 45,838 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 37,617 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 37,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2005 31,069 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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CU51 PZS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 CU51 PZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU51 PZS registered?

CU51 PZS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 February 2002.

Is CU51 PZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 PZS shows 9 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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