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CU52 KNP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,912 mi
Last recorded114,912 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 KNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 114,912 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 110,050 miles

all coil springs slightly corroded

compensator seized

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside front and nearside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 24 Aug 2015 99,893 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 99,878 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front 2 back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,111 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 89,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 84,068 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread area.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions unstable during test.

Fail 16 Aug 2013 84,065 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres cracking in tread area.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions unstable during test.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 76,436 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

exhaust box/tail deteriorating

plastic oversills restricting full inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2012 76,436 miles

exhaust box/tail deteriorating

plastic oversills restricting full inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2011 67,593 miles

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

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

plastic oversills restricting full inspection

Pass 27 Jul 2010 53,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

plastic over sills and under trays restricting full inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2009 51,132 miles

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

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

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

plastic oversills and sills restricting full inspection

Fail 31 Jul 2009 51,132 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

plastic oversills and sills restricting full inspection

Pass 30 Jul 2008 43,232 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 43,226 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,311 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 38,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 31,963 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 KNP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KNP, 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 KNP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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