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CU52 EVG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,386 mi
Last recorded114,386 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 114,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 114,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

EML light on

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 110,348 miles

Central Rear wiper blade split

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 6 Jan 2017 110,348 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section holed (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Central Rear wiper blade split

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads soon require attention (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Dec 2015 103,662 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 103,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 96,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside headlight unit fogged

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

Offside headlight unit fogged

Offside rear tyre 12 years old - strongly advise replacement (175/70 R14 84T)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 90,030 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 90,030 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 83,075 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 83,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 83,054 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Nov 2011 81,827 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust rubber hangers in poor condition

slight movement in offside front shocker top

Fail 9 Nov 2011 81,827 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust rubber hangers in poor condition

slight movement in offside front shocker top

Pass 11 Nov 2010 76,408 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 76,408 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 65,443 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 54,079 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 41,935 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2006 27,286 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,286 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 EVG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EVG, 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 EVG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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