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CU52 RLZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,259 mi
Last recorded167,259 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 RLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 167,259 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 159,769 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2016 141,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 133,639 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 127,238 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 117,079 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 104,450 miles

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

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

front brake discs 80% worn

nearside front tyre on limit

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split in places

rear exhaust getting rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2012 104,450 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs 80% worn

nearside front tyre on limit

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split in places

rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2011 96,268 miles

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

front brake discs 65% worn

Fail 17 Sep 2011 96,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs 65% worn

rear brake discs 75% worn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 85,930 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 85,930 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Sep 2009 75,531 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 75,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 65,911 miles

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

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

rear number plate getting marked

Pass 22 Sep 2007 55,634 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 55,608 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,840 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 43,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 33,770 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 RLZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RLZ, 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 RLZ registered?

CU52 RLZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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