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CU52 HLJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,935 mi
Last recorded111,935 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 111,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in both strut top mounts

Fail 29 Nov 2024 111,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in both strut top mounts

Pass 23 Nov 2023 105,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 99,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 99,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 92,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 92,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 85,341 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 74,079 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 May 2019 74,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 67,954 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2018 67,786 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear box fixing flange corroded away (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2017 61,012 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2017 61,012 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 51,909 miles

Both headlamps starting to mist up

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear wiperblade split

Fail 3 May 2016 51,909 miles

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

Both headlamps starting to mist up

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear wiperblade split

Pass 6 May 2015 43,460 miles

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

Exhaust flexi-pipe corroded

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear exhaust system mis-aligned

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 38,925 miles

both front brake ferrules corroding

exhaust rear silencer corroding

o/s image poor

outer sills covered

Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,046 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroding

front engine mount heavily split on limit

n/s/f tyre heavily perished

outer sills covered

Pass 30 May 2012 36,243 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

rear flange on front silencer deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2012 36,241 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

rear flange on front silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2011 33,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 30,481 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,797 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 22,752 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 18,548 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 14,118 miles

offside front tyre appoarching legal minimum

rear silencer corroded

slight play offside front strut top

Pass 13 Dec 2005 11,433 miles

OSF TYRE SLIGHT WEAR ON INNER EDGE* REAR EXHAUST RUSTED BUT SOUND* FRONT DISCS WORN* UNABLE TO EXAMINE INNER OR OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC SHIELDS*

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 HLJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HLJ, 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 HLJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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