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CU52 SZK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 SZK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 146,087 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 146,087 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 135,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 124,223 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 116,271 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 108,339 miles

Front inner disc pad low at n/s.

Play in n/s front anti roll bar link rod.

Fail 7 Dec 2013 108,178 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front inner disc pad low at n/s.

Play in n/s front anti roll bar link rod.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 98,896 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre approaching wear blocks

Pass 16 Nov 2011 92,171 miles

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

O/S/F seat belt slow to retact

Temporary fuel cap fitted

repair to N/S/F hub all wheel studs sercure

wear to front brake discs

Fail 15 Nov 2011 92,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

O/S/F seat belt slow to retact

Temporary fuel cap fitted

wear to front brake discs

Pass 17 Nov 2010 83,501 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 83,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear wiper split .

Pass 5 Nov 2009 71,755 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 60,874 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 51,315 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2007 51,315 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,555 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 SZK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SZK, 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 SZK registered?

CU52 SZK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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