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CU52 AUC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,192 mi
Last recorded77,192 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 AUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 77,192 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 77,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 69,128 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 69,091 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Wipers not parking (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 64,832 miles

Nearside Front Upper brake pipe corroding / corroded

Nearside Front anti - roll bar linkpin has slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2016 59,977 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 56,840 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 53,302 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,180 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 47,225 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 44,147 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 40,642 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 36,965 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,011 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 30,939 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 28,174 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 26,563 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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CU52 AUC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AUC, 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 AUC registered?

CU52 AUC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is CU52 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 AUC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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