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CU52 WJO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

247,124 mi
Last recorded247,124 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 247,124 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 241,544 miles

backbox hanger missing

both front headlights deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroded

front number plate stonchipped

Fail 25 Feb 2016 241,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view suspect motor insecure (8.2.1c)

backbox hanger missing

both front headlights deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroded

front number plate stonchipped

Pass 21 Apr 2015 227,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

rear exhaust bracket missing

rear wiper split

travel in parking brake

wiper linkage noisey

Fail 21 Apr 2015 227,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

rear exhaust bracket missing

rear wiper split

travel in parking brake

wiper linkage noisey

Pass 8 Apr 2014 211,659 miles

Poor image on both h/lamps

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

timing belt needed 10.000 miles

Fail 8 Apr 2014 211,659 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Poor image on both h/lamps

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

timing belt needed 10.000 miles

Pass 8 May 2013 195,755 miles

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

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

offside front and nearside rear tyre tracking out on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2013 195,755 miles

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

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

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

offside front and nearside rear tyre tracking out on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2012 173,139 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust rear bracket corroded repaired with wire

Fail 28 Apr 2011 145,442 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn

front wiper dont park correctly

offside rear tyre 2.5mm tread

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 145,442 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn

front wiper dont park correctly

offside rear tyre 2.5mm tread

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 118,508 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside and nearside front wipers split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded slightly

wipers dont park correctly

Pass 27 Apr 2009 97,195 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers don't park correctly on intermittent

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2007 58,542 miles

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

tracking needed on front wheels

Pass 13 Jul 2007 58,542 miles

tracking needed on front wheels

Pass 21 Apr 2006 37,871 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 WJO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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