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CU52 RBO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

222,601 mi
Last recorded222,601 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 RBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 222,601 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

windscreen scratched

wiper blades split on ends

Fail 30 Sep 2014 222,592 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

windscreen scratched

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 10 Oct 2013 207,795 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2013 207,552 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2012 187,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 186,630 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 167,725 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 166,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 147,234 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 146,917 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 126,739 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both rear tyres out of shape & low tread

nearside inner c-v boot split

rear discs corroded & pitted

Fail 29 Sep 2009 126,468 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both rear tyres out of shape & low tread

nearside inner c-v boot split

rear discs corroded & pitted

Pass 8 Oct 2008 106,780 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 106,215 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 85,960 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 85,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 71,770 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 71,770 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 RBO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RBO, 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 RBO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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