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CV52 BYG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,127 mi
Last recorded60,127 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 BYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 60,127 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 59,174 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 59,174 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 58,475 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 58,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 57,842 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 57,842 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 56,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 56,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 56,090 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 54,513 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 51,869 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 49,979 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 48,502 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 46,449 miles

all rear brake pipes and front to rear brake pipes slightly correded

back box of exhaust is slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 45,681 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2014 45,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread uneven

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2013 43,862 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2013 43,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2012 41,826 miles

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

Wipers smeary

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2012 41,286 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2011 38,345 miles

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

engine managment light on

front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 27 Jun 2011 38,345 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

front brake discs and pads worn

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2010 33,752 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 30,592 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 28,973 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 25,277 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 20,991 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 14,573 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 13,459 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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CV52 BYG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CV52 BYG, 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 CV52 BYG registered?

CV52 BYG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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The MOT history for CV52 BYG shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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