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CU52 WHH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

198,269 mi
Last recorded198,269 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 198,269 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 198,269 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 187,660 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 187,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) trackrod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 179,844 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 179,844 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 172,613 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 172,450 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 162,493 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 155,687 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 155,609 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 149,033 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 138,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 138,859 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 129,555 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 122,078 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 121,963 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 114,552 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 114,479 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 97,590 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 88,095 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 88,095 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 76,317 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 WHH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WHH, 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 WHH registered?

CU52 WHH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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