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CU52 SNX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,522 mi
Last recorded93,522 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 SNX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 93,522 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

O/S/R Tyre inner wall damaged

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

Oil leak

Rear Center seat belt inaccessable

Fail 5 Sep 2011 93,494 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

O/S/R Tyre inner wall damaged

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

Oil leak

Rear Center seat belt inaccessable

Pass 7 Sep 2010 86,010 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 208,137 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F steering arm has very slight play at rack fixing

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

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

Strong diesel smell under bonnet suspect fuel leak off pipe splitt

Fail 28 Oct 2009 208,137 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F steering arm has very slight play at rack fixing

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

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

Strong diesel smell under bonnet suspect fuel leak off pipe splitt

Pass 23 Sep 2008 178,450 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2007 136,417 miles

offside rear tyre perishing on inner wall

Fail 19 Sep 2007 136,417 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing on inner wall

Fail 10 Oct 2006 99,259 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 99,259 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 56,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 56,990 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 SNX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SNX, 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 SNX registered?

CU52 SNX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is CU52 SNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 SNX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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