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CU52 XVH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,051 mi
Last recorded178,051 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 178,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Surface rust on the under side

Fail 16 Dec 2019 178,051 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Surface rust on the under side

Pass 19 Jul 2018 169,329 miles

Surface rust on the under side of the vehicle

Fail 19 Jul 2018 169,329 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Surface rust on the under side of the vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2017 158,901 miles

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Surface rust on the under side

Pass 16 Jul 2016 146,995 miles

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

engine oil leak

surface rust on under side off vehicle

Fail 16 Jul 2016 146,995 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine oil leak

surface rust on under side off vehicle

Fail 17 Jul 2015 135,004 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil level close to minimum

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2015 135,004 miles

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

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

oil level close to minimum

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2014 122,198 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 122,107 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 110,259 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 104,959 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 104,959 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 99,138 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,714 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 91,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 82,333 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 75,279 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2007 64,178 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 48,109 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 XVH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XVH, 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 XVH registered?

CU52 XVH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 November 2002.

Is CU52 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 XVH shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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