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CW02 HUP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

55,731 mi
Last recorded55,731 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW02 HUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 55,731 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTHSIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 55,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTHSIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2025 55,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 47,791 miles

Exhaust rusty

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 47,791 miles

Exhaust rusty

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 42,454 miles

front discs surface corrosion

rear exhaust outer skin deteriated not leaking

Fail 16 Sep 2023 42,454 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

front discs surface corrosion

rear exhaust outer skin deteriated not leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2020 42,451 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 42,437 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 42,106 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2018 41,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 40,932 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

oil leaks

Pass 14 Jul 2016 38,518 miles

Oil leaks

Pass 25 Jul 2015 35,872 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 31,359 miles

All brake pipes coated heavily in substance

Back box exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 29,795 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 28,984 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2011 27,616 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 25,557 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2009 22,587 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 19,797 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 15,987 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 12,185 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 HUP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CW02 HUP, 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 HUP registered?

CW02 HUP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is CW02 HUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW02 HUP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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