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CU52 YFL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,190 mi
Last recorded99,190 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 YFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 99,190 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 94,419 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 89,863 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 89,863 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 85,673 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 85,673 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 82,131 miles

both headlight glass misty

strong advice both front brake pipes rusting

strong advice rear exhaust box to centre pipe joint rusting away and starting to blow

Pass 25 Nov 2014 77,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

rear silencer joint very corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2014 77,965 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

rear silencer joint very corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 72,266 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

join from center exhaust pipe to rear silencer heavily corroded

minor play in o/s/f anti-rollbar drop link

n/s/f tyre worn low on inside edge becoming devoid of tread

Fail 18 Nov 2013 72,264 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front brake pipes corroded

join from center exhaust pipe to rear silencer heavily corroded

minor play in o/s/f anti-rollbar drop link

n/s/f tyre worn low on inside edge becoming devoid of tread

Pass 26 Nov 2012 66,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management light illuminated

poor headlamp aim pattern poor

Pass 10 Nov 2011 60,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Mileage display not clear

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 60,807 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Mileage display not clear

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside and nearside wiperblades split

Pass 23 Nov 2010 55,234 miles

front and rear tyres worn very low (tread)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 48,792 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,079 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 36,680 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 36,679 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 28,466 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 28,466 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 16,465 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 15,168 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 YFL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 YFL, 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 YFL registered?

CU52 YFL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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