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CW02 HUV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,379 mi
Last recorded133,379 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW02 HUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 133,379 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 133,218 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 127,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 127,416 miles

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

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Mar 2024 122,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

play in both front top mounts

Pass 17 Mar 2023 111,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

play in front top mounts

Pass 16 Mar 2022 100,866 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 88,962 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 79,991 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 79,991 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 73,113 miles

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

crack in windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2018 66,169 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 66,161 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 57,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

engine oil level low

Fail 18 Mar 2017 57,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

engine oil level low

Pass 8 Mar 2016 47,473 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,651 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 38,579 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 36,854 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 35,566 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 32,078 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,210 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 27,134 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,728 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 24,991 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 23,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,747 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 HUV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HUV, 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 HUV registered?

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

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The MOT history for CW02 HUV shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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