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CV52 XGW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,523 mi
Last recorded125,523 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 XGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 125,523 miles

under tray fitted to front

Fail 18 Apr 2018 125,513 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

under tray fitted to front

Pass 22 Dec 2016 121,924 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat belt checked ()

Offside Front Lower 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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tow bar electical cover missing

Fail 22 Dec 2016 121,924 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat belt checked ()

Offside Front Lower 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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tow bar electical cover missing

Pass 25 Jan 2016 117,487 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 111,073 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 111,073 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 106,718 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 101,726 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 101,687 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 97,463 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 92,596 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 89,414 miles

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

nearside front tyre inside wall starting to show signs of deterioration;

Fail 10 Dec 2009 89,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside front tyre inside wall starting to show signs of deterioration;

Pass 4 Dec 2008 86,922 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 77,947 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 61,091 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 XGW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XGW, 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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CV52 XGW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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