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CW02 FZX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,216 mi
Last recorded128,216 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW02 FZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 128,216 miles

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)

front shock absorbers have limited dampening effect

Fail 21 Nov 2015 128,216 miles

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

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

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

front shock absorbers have limited dampening effect

Pass 28 Nov 2014 118,162 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 118,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2013 107,948 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 27 Nov 2013 107,945 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 27 Nov 2012 97,958 miles

both headlamps have poor images

chip in screen

condition of o/s/r coil spring

engine making abnormal tapping sound

Pass 30 Nov 2011 88,239 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 72,485 miles

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

hand brake lever sat slightly high req adjustment

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray slightly

slight play in both front strut top mounts

wipers slow to clear screen

Pass 27 Nov 2009 61,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Dec 2008 51,035 miles

steering free play

Fail 28 Nov 2008 51,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

steering free play

Pass 25 Aug 2007 47,870 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 40,301 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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CW02 FZX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CW02 FZX, 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 CW02 FZX registered?

CW02 FZX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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