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CU52 RZN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

136,551 mi
Last recorded136,551 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 RZN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 136,551 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 136,551 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 131,533 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 125,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 119,728 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 111,172 miles

Nearside TOP MNT MINIMAL PLAY

Offside TOP MNT MINIMAL PLAY

Fail 1 Apr 2019 111,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside TOP MNT MINIMAL PLAY

Offside TOP MNT MINIMAL PLAY

Pass 4 Apr 2018 104,556 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 104,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 96,440 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 96,440 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 89,426 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 80,310 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine mag light on

n/s/front wiper blade split on edge

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Mar 2015 80,310 miles

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

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

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

engine mag light on

n/s/front wiper blade split on edge

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,472 miles

Rear wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively/blade split

Fail 27 Mar 2014 71,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively/blade split

Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,381 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 53,149 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 46,494 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 46,494 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 30 Mar 2010 40,252 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust box outerskin corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2009 34,521 miles

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

rear exhaust box outerskin corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,367 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 23,417 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 17,548 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 13,179 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 RZN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RZN, 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 RZN registered?

CU52 RZN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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