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CU52 KOW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

46,941 mi
Last recorded46,941 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 KOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 46,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 46,941 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 46,472 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 45,952 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 45,440 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at its upper bearing/mounting assembly

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at its upper bearing/mounting assembly

Rear Rigid/Metal Brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2022 45,440 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at its upper bearing/mounting assembly

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at its upper bearing/mounting assembly

Rear Rigid/Metal Brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2021 44,952 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 44,530 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 44,530 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 43,775 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 41,630 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 40,930 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 40,084 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 38,226 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 38,226 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 35,960 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 34,063 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 31,708 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 28,788 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 26,462 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,195 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 20,056 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 16,914 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 13,690 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 9,067 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 KOW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 KOW, 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 KOW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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