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CW51 FNS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,587 mi
Last recorded101,587 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 FNS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 101,587 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 101,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

near side front tyre cracked in side

Pass 13 Aug 2020 98,015 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 98,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 95,367 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 91,930 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 85,249 miles

N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES CRACKING

O/S/F AND N/S/F STEEL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

WINDSCREEN CRACKED

Fail 20 Jul 2017 85,249 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES CRACKING

O/S/F AND N/S/F STEEL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

WINDSCREEN CRACKED

Pass 23 Jul 2016 82,680 miles

cracks in windscreen

Fail 18 Jul 2016 82,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section and backbox (7.1.2)

cracks in windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2015 77,953 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 77,925 miles

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

R/Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2014 77,836 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 76,043 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 73,164 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Dec 2010 69,008 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 64,854 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 58,957 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 53,610 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 46,896 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 40,255 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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CW51 FNS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CW51 FNS, 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 CW51 FNS registered?

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

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