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CV02 XWJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,188 mi
Last recorded108,188 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 XWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 108,188 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 108,188 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 104,156 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 104,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 100,381 miles

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

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 21 Feb 2014 96,706 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 96,706 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 93,766 miles

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

slight squeel o/s front brake

Pass 24 Feb 2012 90,506 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 90,506 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 78,033 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 78,033 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 63,719 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 63,719 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 52,608 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 44,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,165 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,938 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 29,156 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 22,955 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 XWJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XWJ, 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 XWJ registered?

CV02 XWJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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