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CU52 YHK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,875 mi
Last recorded121,875 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 YHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 121,875 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 121,873 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 107,115 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2018 107,115 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 95,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 82,884 miles

BOTH front brake discs worn and corroded

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

BOTH wing mirrors slightly deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 29 Feb 2016 82,785 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

BOTH front brake discs worn and corroded

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

BOTH wing mirrors slightly deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,403 miles

BOTH front brake discs worn and corroded

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

BOTH wing mirrors slightly damaged

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2015 68,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH front brake discs worn and corroded

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

BOTH wing mirrors slightly damaged

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 59,732 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 59,732 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,785 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 44,953 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,537 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 29,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2009 27,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 22,189 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 16,631 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 14,508 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 YHK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YHK, 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 YHK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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