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CU52 UAL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,651 mi
Last recorded149,651 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 UAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 149,651 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 149,651 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 145,884 miles

Exhaust corroding

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014
Pass 28 Aug 2013 136,273 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 127,684 miles

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

battery insecure

cuts in n/s/r and n/s/f tyre side walls

wiper blades split

Pass 9 Feb 2011 117,741 miles

Battery insecure

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Feb 2010 105,350 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 105,350 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 92,675 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 81,142 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 80,852 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 69,012 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 69,012 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 56,070 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 UAL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UAL, 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 UAL registered?

CU52 UAL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is CU52 UAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 UAL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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