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CV02 XLH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,695 mi
Last recorded148,695 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 XLH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 148,695 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 135,364 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 135,364 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 106,136 miles

engine tickover speed close to fail

engine warning light on

Fail 18 Feb 2011 106,136 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

engine tickover speed close to fail

engine warning light on

Pass 15 Apr 2010 102,760 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

hand brake travel high

Fail 12 Apr 2010 102,760 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 19 May 2009 99,923 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 99,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 May 2008 89,741 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 77,801 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 77,801 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2006 70,285 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 8 May 2006 70,285 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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CV02 XLH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 CV02 XLH, 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 CV02 XLH registered?

CV02 XLH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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The MOT history for CV02 XLH shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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