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CU52 UFY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

160,188 mi
Last recorded160,188 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 UFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 160,188 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 160,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2013 155,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet latch is stiff to open

exaust corroded

front coil springs corroded

rear brake disc backing plates are corroded

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sill members

unable to inspect off side rear wheel bearing operation

Fail 13 Apr 2013 155,453 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet latch is stiff to open

exaust corroded

front coil springs corroded

rear brake disc backing plates are corroded

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sill members

unable to inspect off side rear wheel bearing operation

Pass 14 Apr 2012 150,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all brake repairs wet no leak found ??

brake service

coil springs corroded

exaust corroded

front brakes slightly binding

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 14 Apr 2012 150,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

brake service

coil springs corroded

exaust corroded

front brakes slightly binding

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 18 Apr 2011 144,770 miles

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

n/s/r shocker cover corrison ??

slight br bind n/s/rear ???

Fail 18 Apr 2011 144,770 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r shocker cover corrison ??

slight br bind n/s/rear ???

Pass 13 Apr 2010 138,408 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED BUT COMPLETE AT TIME OF MOT

BRAKE PIPES TO ABS PUMP IS CORRODED

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED

O/S/R BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 12 Apr 2010 138,405 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED BUT COMPLETE AT TIME OF MOT

BRAKE PIPES TO ABS PUMP IS CORRODED

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED

O/S/R BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 20 Apr 2009 124,651 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 106,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 106,023 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 87,874 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 86,536 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 86,536 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UFY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 UFY, 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 UFY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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