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CU52 WDL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

143,868 mi
Last recorded143,868 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 WDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2015 143,868 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

windscreen marked but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 30 Jan 2014 133,379 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 133,377 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 118,436 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 118,433 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 108,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2010 100,482 miles

Oil leak

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

offside rear shock absorber top cup corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2010 100,481 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

offside rear shock absorber top cup corroded

strong advise offside rear tyre is on the 1.6mm limit

Pass 9 Jul 2009 95,303 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges of the tread

Fail 9 Jul 2009 95,303 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges of the tread

Pass 9 Jul 2008 83,093 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 83,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 71,334 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 71,334 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 54,943 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 40,375 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 WDL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel 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 WDL, 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 WDL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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