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CU52 KKR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

112,540 mi
Last recorded112,540 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 KKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 112,540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion around front subframe mounts

n/s/f inner cv boot perished

Pass 5 Jul 2024 105,532 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front droplinks have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fog lights missing

no reverse lights

Fail 4 Jun 2024

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust back box connected (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

aftermarket air filter not fitted correctly - very loose

front fog lights missing

handbrake warning light constantly on

no reverse lights

Pass 1 Apr 2019 97,805 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 97,803 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 85,227 miles

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

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

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rearmetal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2018 85,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn HEAVY on edges

rearmetal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 78,476 miles

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

Offside Front top suspension mount has movement in it

Pass 27 Jan 2016 72,126 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 72,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,434 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 62,617 miles

front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 20 Jan 2014 59,351 miles

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

brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2014 59,350 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2013 53,620 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 53,620 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 50,677 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 43,073 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 35,596 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 35,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 25,715 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 25,698 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 22,414 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 20,103 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 20,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 KKR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KKR, 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 KKR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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