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CV02 XUC

2002 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

141,745 mi
Last recorded141,745 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 XUC
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 141,745 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 141,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 130,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 130,391 miles

Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake pipe at load sensing valve (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 124,410 miles

plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2018 124,410 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes corroded x 2 rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 117,974 miles

middle and rear exhaust flange corroded poor condition

Fail 27 Nov 2017 117,974 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge close 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from engine ()

middle and rear exhaust flange corroded poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2016 110,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage rack gaiter is oil soaked with a very slight weep of oil (2.3.3b)

advise cover sills fitted

advise rear exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 8 Dec 2016 110,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage rack gaiter is oil soaked with a very slight weep of oil (2.3.3b)

advise cover sills fitted

advise rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2015 101,950 miles

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

advise cover sills fitted

advise steering rack is oil soaked

Fail 23 Nov 2015 101,950 miles

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

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

advise cover sills fitted

advise steering rack is oil soaked

Pass 20 Nov 2014 93,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 88,077 miles

both dip pattern poor

Fail 14 Nov 2013 88,077 miles

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

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)

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

both dip pattern poor

Pass 19 Nov 2012 81,795 miles

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

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

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

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

poor right hand dip pattern

Fail 19 Nov 2012 81,795 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

poor right hand dip pattern

Pass 24 Nov 2011 77,470 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 77,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Opel Astra?

Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,212
position lamp(s) not working 748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 621
Stop lamp not working 589
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CV02 XUC is a 2002 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2002 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 78,917 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 Opel Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,737 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV02 XUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CV02 XUC is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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