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CU52 YEV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,398 mi
Last recorded130,398 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 YEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 130,398 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 130,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to conpensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 116,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

Slight dampness at steering rack

Fail 13 Feb 2016 116,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

Slight dampness at steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2015 109,636 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both front discs worn

Fail 27 Feb 2015 109,636 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both front discs worn

Pass 14 Feb 2014 100,381 miles

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

osf and nsf discs corroded inside edge

osf and nsf headlamps deteriorated slightly

steering rack damp

Fail 14 Feb 2014 100,381 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

osf and nsf discs corroded inside edge

osf and nsf headlamps deteriorated slightly

steering rack damp

Pass 26 Feb 2013 92,253 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2012 86,040 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 84,045 miles

front discs worn

Fail 8 Mar 2011 84,045 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front discs worn

Pass 8 Oct 2010 82,015 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

advise both rear tyres waering unevenly

advise front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Oct 2010 82,014 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

advise both rear tyres waering unevenly

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Sep 2009 72,524 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 59,499 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 53,257 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,756 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 34,675 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 YEV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YEV, 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 YEV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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