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CU52 AGO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,016 mi
Last recorded130,016 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 AGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 130,016 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 plus front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2020 130,016 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 plus front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2019 121,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 121,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose across floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 114,240 miles

rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2017 110,768 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 109,403 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 109,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 104,945 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer / flange corroded .

windscreen has been scratched by worn wiper at some point .

Fail 17 Jul 2014 104,945 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer / flange corroded .

windscreen has been scratched by worn wiper at some point .

Pass 23 Jul 2013 100,614 miles

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2013 100,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 90,714 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 90,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 84,965 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 84,965 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 78,521 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 71,935 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 65,160 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 56,808 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,473 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 34,593 miles

two front tyres edging

Fail 24 Aug 2005 34,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

two front tyres edging

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 AGO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AGO, 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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CU52 AGO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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