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CU52 XKX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,103 mi
Last recorded135,103 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 XKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 135,103 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 135,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 129,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 160,279 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 120,262 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 109,735 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 109,735 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 99,341 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 99,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 86,363 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 75,515 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 75,512 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP NEEDS RE GLUING.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY LOW + BALD ON EDGES , JUST LEGAL AT TIME OF TEST

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY LOW, JUST LEGAL AT TIME OF TEST . 205/50/R16 V

SLIGHT PLAY / MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING, RECOMEND REPLACEMENT.

Fail 15 Apr 2009 57,710 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 57,710 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 48,628 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 48,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,111 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r,checked seat belt best as poss without removing child seat

keep an eye on n/s/f tyre,wearing on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,653 miles

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

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 XKX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XKX, 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 XKX registered?

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

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