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CU51 ZSD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,922 mi
Last recorded121,922 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 ZSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 121,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 121,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 117,932 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 117,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 113,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and o/s (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 113,220 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and o/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 109,063 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP GLASSES DETERIORATED

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY

SURFACE CORROSION BRAKE PIPES

Fail 11 Jun 2016 109,063 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP GLASSES DETERIORATED

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY

SURFACE CORROSION BRAKE PIPES

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 105,406 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corossion on exhaust rear box

Pass 6 Jun 2014 103,121 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 99,988 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 95,079 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil staining power steering rack area

Pass 19 Jun 2012 95,079 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

oil staining power steering rack area

Pass 21 Jun 2011 91,053 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 80,619 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 May 2010 80,619 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 69,749 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 69,749 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 59,268 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 53,418 miles

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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 ZSD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZSD, 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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CU51 ZSD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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