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CU52 GLF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,847 mi
Last recorded115,847 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 GLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 115,847 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 114,020 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 110,970 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 110,057 miles

front suspension corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2021 110,057 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front suspension corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2015 108,239 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/ and n/s/f chassis legs, surface corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2014 106,688 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 104,931 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 94,710 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant leak

nearside front inner drive shaft boot

Pass 21 Jun 2011 84,559 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front fog lamps inoperative

occasional misfire from engine and induction noise at idle, not affecting exhaust emmisions.

Fail 17 Jun 2011 84,321 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front fog lamps inoperative

occasional misfire from engine and induction noise at idle, not affecting exhaust emmisions.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 74,493 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 64,012 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,626 miles

front brake pad sensors are not conected

rear exhaust box outter skin is holed

Pass 19 Jun 2007 39,228 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 34,180 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 GLF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GLF, 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 GLF registered?

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

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