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CU52 RNE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 RNE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

steering rack misting of oil

Fail 17 Feb 2016

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

steering rack misting of oil

Pass 18 Feb 2015

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 120,009 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 109,280 miles

Oil on engine.

Rear exhaust joint is heavily corroded & will fail shortly.

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded & one securing bracket has broken.

Rear n/s tyre is only just above the limit.

Fail 11 Mar 2013 109,272 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil on engine.

Rear exhaust joint is heavily corroded & will fail shortly.

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded & one securing bracket has broken.

Rear n/s tyre is only just above the limit.

Fail 6 Mar 2012 100,969 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

Exhaust is corroded, heavily in places & one rear silencer bracket is broken.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Oil on engine.

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

Wiper rubbers are deteriorating.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 100,969 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

Exhaust is corroded, heavily in places & one rear silencer bracket is broken.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Oil on engine.

Wiper rubbers are deteriorating.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 89,955 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 89,939 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 89,915 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs heavily pitted and worn

offside mirror casing missing

rear brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 3 Aug 2009 75,546 miles

engine oil leak

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 18 Jul 2008 62,576 miles

No centre rear seat belt at time of test.

Fail 18 Jul 2008 62,576 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

No centre rear seat belt at time of test.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 51,008 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 18 Sep 2006 43,200 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 32,214 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 RNE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RNE, 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 RNE registered?

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

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