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CV51 ZGD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

232,341 mi
Last recorded232,341 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 ZGD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 232,341 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 232,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 214,721 miles

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

offside rear lamp repaired

Pass 5 Dec 2016 203,691 miles

front brake discs corroded inner face

fuel pipes corroded (front)

slight play in n/s/f top suspension mount

Fail 30 Nov 2016 203,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded inner face

fuel pipes corroded (front)

slight play in n/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 2 Dec 2015 197,503 miles

Join between centre & rear exhaust sections is very corroded & weak

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear tyres are wearing on edges & are cracked & perished within tread

Pass 17 Nov 2014 185,276 miles

Join between centre & rear exhaust sections is corroded & weak.

Fail 27 Nov 2013 173,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 173,551 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 160,747 miles

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

Rear and middle exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2011 148,065 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 148,065 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 133,273 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 123,440 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 103,874 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 83,275 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 83,275 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 63,721 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 61,660 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 56,019 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 ZGD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV51 ZGD, 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 ZGD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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