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CU52 WJF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 125,362 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Dec 2016 125,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 123,492 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 123,491 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 117,088 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 111,550 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 103,694 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 101,151 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 96,070 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 84,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 84,830 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 73,908 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 54,950 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 38,523 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 38,523 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 24,340 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 24,340 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 WJF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WJF, 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 WJF registered?

CU52 WJF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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