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CU52 RXJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,455 mi
Last recorded85,455 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 85,455 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sill covers and engine undertray fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2018 85,455 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Sill covers and engine undertray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 83,845 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

Rear exhaust joint very corroded

very heavy waxoyl

wiper marks on windscreen

Fail 13 Sep 2017 83,843 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located and offside (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged sharp edge rubbing on seat/sidewall of tyre (4.2.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% this is the upper limit before failure requires repair (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20 (3.7.B.3)

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

Rear exhaust joint very corroded

very heavy waxoyl

wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 12 Oct 2016 81,812 miles

battery not fully secured

headlights and beam image deteriorating

offside mirror housing taped over

offside rear brake disc backing plate corroded

rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

underside of vehicle in dirty condition

Fail 10 Oct 2016 81,812 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

battery not fully secured

headlights and beam image deteriorating

offside mirror housing taped over

offside rear brake disc backing plate corroded

rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

underside of vehicle in dirty condition

Pass 6 Dec 2014 74,745 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,637 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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wiper marks in screen

Fail 11 Sep 2013 68,502 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 7 Sep 2012 61,855 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 58,808 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs deteriorating.

Fail 8 Sep 2011 58,808 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs deteriorating.

Fail 21 Aug 2010 56,020 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

damage to drivers door mirror.

rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 21 Aug 2010 56,020 miles

damage to drivers door mirror.

rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 51,151 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,107 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 45,107 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,877 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,913 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 23,487 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)

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 RXJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 RXJ, 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 RXJ registered?

CU52 RXJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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