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CU52 WFW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

150,963 mi
Last recorded150,963 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 150,963 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 150,963 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 138,919 miles

Dust covers missing from both rear shock absorbers

nearside rear brake pipe slightly pitted

Fail 5 Oct 2010 138,919 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Dust covers missing from both rear shock absorbers

nearside rear brake pipe slightly pitted

Pass 9 Oct 2009 125,959 miles

Both front tyres worn very close to limit on inside edges

Front brake discs worn

Offside front tyre has damage on sidewall

Fail 29 Sep 2009 125,923 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres worn very close to limit on inside edges

Front brake discs worn

Front bumper loose

Offside front tyre has damage on sidewall

Pass 25 Sep 2008 109,303 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 91,266 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 91,266 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 77,363 miles

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

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

slight wear n/s rollbar link

Fail 25 Sep 2006 77,363 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

slight wear n/s front rollbar link

Fail 27 Sep 2005 64,253 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 64,253 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 WFW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WFW, 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 WFW registered?

CU52 WFW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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