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CU52 TCO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,300 mi
Last recorded72,300 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 72,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

engine oil leak

offside front top strut mount slight play

Fail 27 Nov 2017 72,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

engine oil leak

offside front top strut mount slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2016 69,587 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 69,587 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 66,206 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 66,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 63,282 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 58,591 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2013 58,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2012 56,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 56,814 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 53,337 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2011 53,337 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 49,321 miles

Engine management light staying on when engine is running

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 46,044 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,498 miles

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light is on

Fail 5 Dec 2008 42,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

engine management light is on

Pass 7 Dec 2007 38,606 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 34,466 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 30,096 miles

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

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 TCO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 TCO, 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 TCO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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