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CU52 AFZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,064 mi
Last recorded84,064 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 AFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 84,064 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 81,004 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 79,504 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM AROUND REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL AREA

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 79,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM AROUND REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL AREA

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 70,161 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 70,053 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 61,223 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 61,223 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 51,523 miles

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

slight delamination to front number plate

Pass 12 Jul 2007 41,042 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 41,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 31,474 miles

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

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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CU52 AFZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 CU52 AFZ, 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 CU52 AFZ registered?

CU52 AFZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is CU52 AFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 AFZ shows 12 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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