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CU52 BBO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,149 mi
Last recorded151,149 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 151,149 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 151,149 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 144,596 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 136,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 136,602 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 129,423 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

n/s centre brake pipe corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f coil spring appears to have been fouling the body but ok at time of test

Fail 10 Sep 2013 129,423 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

n/s centre brake pipe corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f coil spring appears to have been fouling the body but ok at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2012 114,348 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2012 114,348 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 101,038 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 12 Aug 2011 100,855 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 19 Aug 2010 90,337 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 79,921 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 71,209 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 64,439 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 64,439 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 44,167 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 43,716 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 43,525 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 41,928 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 BBO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel 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 CU52 BBO, 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 BBO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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