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CU52 SVE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

205,100 mi
Last recorded205,100 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 SVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 205,100 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres low on inner edges

one rear exhaust mount missing

wipers starting to split

Pass 3 May 2016 188,189 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front gearbox mount split/weak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 188,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front gearbox mount split/weak

Pass 5 May 2015 172,570 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2015 172,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 158,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 158,038 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 143,243 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2013 143,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 127,685 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f brake pad spring clip rubbing on disc

Pass 3 May 2011 10,595 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 85,850 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 85,850 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 62,765 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 39,843 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 34,281 miles

1/ † offside front tyre wearing on inner section 3mm tread left change soon

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 34,281 miles

1/ † offside front tyre wearing on inner section 3mm tread left change soon

Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,685 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 18,431 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 18,425 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SVE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc 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 SVE, 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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CU52 SVE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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