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CW51 CHZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 CHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2018

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox\engine mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all exhaust rubbers pereished

Pass 10 Nov 2017 110,034 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 110,034 miles

Front front brake application uneven front brakes giving an uneven application. (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken osf coil spring broken at bottom (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect os aim incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded osr brake pipe excessively corroded. (brake hose to wheel cylinder) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded osr brake pipe excessively corroded. (load sensing valve to hose) (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disks pitted and corroded heavily. (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 101,556 miles

vehicle presenter slightly camp

Fail 19 Aug 2016 101,556 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 94,177 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 87,028 miles

casing missing from offside mirror.

corrosion on exhaust.

corrosion to brake pipes.

oil leak.

wear/corrosion to brake discs.

Fail 7 Mar 2014 86,993 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine management light on.

oil leak.

wear/corrosion to brake discs.

casing missing from offside mirror.

corrosion on exhaust.

corrosion to brake pipes.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 82,252 miles

corrosion on exhaust.

corrosion to brake pipes.

deterioration to interior mirror.

front brake discs worn

front brake imbalance 24%

tyre in boot flat

Fail 2 Apr 2013 82,251 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn

front metal brake pipes corroided

rear exhaust corroided

stickers on n/s/f airbag

tyre in boot flat

Fail 3 Apr 2012 77,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 77,461 miles

Nearside Front 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)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2011 74,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 74,848 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 29 Jan 2010 62,318 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 50,756 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,934 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 22,742 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 22,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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CW51 CHZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CW51 CHZ, 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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CW51 CHZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 January 2002.

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