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CU52 HLM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,034 mi
Last recorded97,034 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 HLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2016 97,034 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S FRONT TO RAER (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear exhaust start deteriorated & corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2016 97,030 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S FRONT TO RAER (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear exhaust start deteriorated & corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 92,000 miles

Nearside headlight beam pattern getting weak

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

Offside headlight beam pattern getting weak

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 23 Oct 2014 79,896 miles

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

both headlamp beam patterns slightly impaired

n/s/r outer tyre wall slightly perished

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2014 79,882 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

both headlamp beam patterns slightly impaired

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

n/s/r outer tyre wall slightly perished

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,153 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 75,152 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 62,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 62,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,956 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 60,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 55,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 50,155 miles

power steering fluid leak

engine undertray fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2007 42,261 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 32,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,831 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 24,612 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 HLM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HLM, 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 HLM registered?

CU52 HLM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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