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CU52 TZM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,654 mi
Last recorded176,654 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 TZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 176,654 miles

both front tyres 3mm

brake pipes corroding

coolant bottle top missing / radiator leaking

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside headlamp bracket damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2016 176,654 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

both front tyres 3mm

brake pipes corroding

coolant bottle top missing / radiator leaking

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside headlamp bracket damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2015 157,272 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs rusty

front coil springs rusty

vehicle protection covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 157,272 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs rusty

front coil springs rusty

vehicle protection covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2013 149,365 miles

front brake pipes corroded, n/s worse

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2013 149,365 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake pipes corroded, n/s worse

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre 2mm edges, 3mm centre

req. oil top up

Pass 31 Aug 2012 140,401 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 134,265 miles

Battery insecure

brake and clutch pedal rubbers slightly worn

front discs slightly pitted

n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

slight judder from rear brakes on RBT

Fail 26 Aug 2011 134,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

Battery insecure

brake and clutch pedal rubbers slightly worn

front discs slightly pitted

n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

slight judder from rear brakes on RBT

slight play in steering tie rods

Pass 6 Jul 2010 102,004 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 102,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 95,690 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 95,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 89,536 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 89,536 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 78,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front wheel disc missing,n s rear tyre outer wall showing signs of deteriation.

Pass 2 May 2006 67,209 miles

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

tested as presented protective covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2006 67,209 miles

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

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

tested as presented protective covers fitted

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 TZM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TZM, 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 TZM registered?

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

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