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CU52 VVA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 VVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 Mar 2015

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Apr 2014

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre radial cracking

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 9 Apr 2014

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s/f tyre radial cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2013 93,720 miles

o/s brake binding after handbrake applied (suspect cable beginning to sieze). Releases when vehicle is moved.

Fail 12 Apr 2013 93,720 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s brake binding after handbrake applied (suspect cable beginning to sieze). Releases when vehicle is moved.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 90,111 miles

exhaust has slight leak from front

offside rear brake brake slightly leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2011 89,170 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 87,131 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 83,637 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 83,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 62,496 miles

Nearside rack gaitor damp with oil

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

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

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 11 Mar 2008 62,496 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rack gaitor damp with oil

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Oil on min

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

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 14 Mar 2007 48,851 miles

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODING,NO LEAKS AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 9 Mar 2006 40,208 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 38,309 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 37,760 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 VVA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VVA, 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 VVA registered?

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

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