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CU52 YWR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

72,536 mi
Last recorded72,536 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 72,536 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 71,015 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion by both rear sub-frame mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 71,012 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion by both rear sub-frame mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 69,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2023 69,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2022 67,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 67,666 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 65,851 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 63,681 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 61,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 59,430 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 59,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 57,320 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output n/s + o/s (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 57,320 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output n/s + o/s (1.1.A.3d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 54,648 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s + o/s (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 52,244 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 52,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 49,289 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,265 miles

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

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

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

REAR SILENCER AND CLAMP CORODDED NOT INSECURE NOT EXCESSIVE

Fail 20 Sep 2013 47,265 miles

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

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

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

REAR SILENCER AND CLAMP CORODDED NOT INSECURE NOT EXCESSIVE

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,292 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 42,475 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 39,954 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,973 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,137 miles

ADVISE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE FROM OIL PRESSURE SWICH

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 24,940 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 18,168 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 YWR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YWR, 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 YWR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 November 2002.

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