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CU52 AYO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

174,523 mi
Last recorded174,523 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 AYO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2017 174,523 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 164,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine electronics fault light on

Fail 10 Aug 2016 164,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine electronics fault light on

Pass 6 Aug 2015 160,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exaust corroded

sump corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 155,354 miles

Heavy rust on rear exhaust system, will need new soon

front and rear coil springs rusty

rear wiper blade split

rust on bottom sump pan

rust on front and rear brake pipes

slight oil leak

slight wear front wiper blades

wear and rust on front brake disc's

Fail 28 Aug 2014 155,354 miles

rust on bottom sump pan

Heavy rust on rear exhaust system, will need new soon

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear coil springs rusty

rear wiper blade split

rust on front and rear brake pipes

slight oil leak

slight wear front wiper blades

wear and rust on front brake disc's

Pass 5 Aug 2013 147,509 miles

2 front tyres worn on edges

hand brake lever stiff

n/s/f coil spring possible catching body

n/s/r tyre justlegal

rear brake pipes corrodimg

rear brake valve rusrting

Fail 5 Aug 2013 147,509 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

2 front tyres worn on edges

hand brake lever stiff

n/s/f coil spring possible catching body

n/s/r tyre justlegal

rear brake pipes corrodimg

rear brake valve rusrting

Pass 28 Aug 2012 139,452 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 139,452 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 130,403 miles

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

n/s/f inner wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2011 130,403 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2011 126,263 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 126,263 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

oil leaks on engine

Pass 16 Feb 2010 119,205 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 119,205 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

OIl Leak

Rust on Front and Rear Suspension componenst

slight wear front brake disc's

Pass 23 Jan 2009 111,395 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 111,395 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exaust corroded centre rear

o/s/r tyre wearing thin

slight oil leaks on engine

Pass 16 Aug 2007 90,014 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre has a flat spot

Fail 16 Aug 2007 90,014 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre has a flat spot

Pass 14 Aug 2006 73,885 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 AYO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 AYO, 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 AYO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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