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CU52 WJG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,827 mi
Last recorded143,827 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 143,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osf / nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 osr / nsr (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 osr / nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 143,824 miles

Brake performance not tested due to x2 osf / nsf springs (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded next to tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osf / nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 osr / nsr (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 osr / nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 137,296 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and centre pipes

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pipes heavily corroded

osr tyre cracking

Pass 13 May 2019 128,412 miles

Alternator belt fraying

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and centre pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel binding

Rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Rear seat belts / seats are not accessible

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Both) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 128,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Alternator belt fraying

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and centre pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel binding

Rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Rear seat belts / seats are not accessible

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Both) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 126,559 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 126,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 125,010 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 117,921 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake pipes

noise from both front wheels when rotated requires further investigation

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2015 117,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

corrosion on rear brake pipes

noise from both front wheel when rotated requires further investigation

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 114,496 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 114,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 107,200 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 96,303 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 86,358 miles

Exhaust silencer corroding

Front tyres shouldering on inner edges

Fail 1 Oct 2011 86,358 miles

Exhaust silencer corroding

Front tyres shouldering on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 78,211 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2009 69,618 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 61,877 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 61,877 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 55,391 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 49,473 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 49,472 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 41,440 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 WJG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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