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CV51 YJT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,813 mi
Last recorded126,813 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 YJT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2021 126,813 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Locked (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Valve could also be seized (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Lambda way out of range due to hole in exhaust. CO & HC ok. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Large hole just before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

General under vehicle corrosion inc. suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack moist at gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 119,520 miles

Front Wipers not parking in correctly

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 119,520 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Wipers not parking in correctly

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 114,474 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 114,470 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both hub pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 105,877 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 94,811 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 88,409 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side rear brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge very close to limits

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe slightly corroded after flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both side front coil springs corroded at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

front battery inscure

Fail 7 Nov 2016 88,409 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side rear brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge very close to limits

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe slightly corroded after flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded both side front coil springs corroded at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

front battery inscure

Pass 9 Nov 2015 84,330 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at shock absorber (3.6.B.4e)

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

battery bracket missing

Fail 6 Nov 2015 84,316 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back exhaust box excessively corroded at joint & coming off (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at shock absorber (3.6.B.4e)

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

battery bracket missing

Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear and centre exhuast corroding

Fail 5 Mar 2014 74,411 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear and centre exhuast corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,895 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 70,892 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

covers on sills

Fail 2 Mar 2012 61,200 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

covers on sills

Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,393 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 46,291 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,357 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 34,352 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,330 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 15,037 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 14,116 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 12,032 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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CV51 YJT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CV51 YJT, 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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CV51 YJT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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