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CW02 GUG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

201,570 mi
Last recorded201,570 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW02 GUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 201,570 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 201,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 192,285 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 192,273 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 185,856 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust is corroded but not blowing

Fail 5 Jul 2016 185,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust is corroded but not blowing

Pass 1 Jul 2015 173,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust joint corrded

Fail 1 Jul 2015 173,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front head lamp faded

rear exhaust joint corrded

Pass 5 Jul 2014 164,885 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear back plate holed and rotted away

rear exhaust hanger broken.but needs center and rear replacing.

Fail 5 Jul 2014 164,884 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust hanger broken.but needs center and rear replacing.

Pass 9 Mar 2013 148,009 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON THE INNER EDGES

Fail 9 Mar 2013 148,009 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON THE INNER EDGES

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 127,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 127,041 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 103,799 miles

rear offside tyre low and beginning to crack

Fail 4 Sep 2010 103,798 miles

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

rear offside tyre low and beginning to crack

Pass 13 Aug 2009 87,681 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 87,674 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 72,667 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2007 63,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2006 51,609 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 GUG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CW02 GUG, 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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CW02 GUG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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