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CU52 SUO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,902 mi
Last recorded109,902 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 SUO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 109,902 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 104,897 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 104,055 miles

front brake pipes corroding

Fail 29 Jan 2018 104,039 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 / outer sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right not adjusting (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized lubricate (3.6.E.3)

front brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2017 101,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 101,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 97,436 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 92,070 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 88,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2014 88,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 84,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 80,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 73,209 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 64,313 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 52,737 miles

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

engine managment light on

Pass 21 Jan 2008 44,629 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 35,739 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 25,139 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 25,139 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 SUO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SUO, 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 SUO registered?

CU52 SUO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is CU52 SUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 SUO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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