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CW51 FOC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,358 mi
Last recorded80,358 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 FOC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 80,358 miles

Engine management light on.

Exhaust flanges corroding.

Slight play in off side front top suspension mount.

Fail 12 Dec 2016 80,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on.

Exhaust flanges corroding.

Near side front brake disc badly scored.

Slight play in off side front top suspension mount.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 76,282 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Fail 2 Dec 2015 76,282 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 71,484 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Rear silencer joint flange corroded.

Fail 17 Dec 2014 71,484 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing.

Rear silencer joint flange corroded.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 64,807 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Front brake discs rusted.

Rear exhaust joint corroded.

Fail 11 Dec 2013 64,807 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Both rear tyres perishing.

Front brake discs rusted.

Rear exhaust joint corroded.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 56,607 miles

Engine managment light on.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 48,055 miles

Slight leak on power steering pipes.

Fail 5 Dec 2011 48,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Near side front brake disc scored.

Power steering fluid low.

Slight leak on power steering pipes.

Pass 2 Dec 2010 39,045 miles

Exhaust corroded not blowing

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

front discs pitted slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2009 29,516 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 22,347 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 18,524 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 15,070 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 12,081 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 FOC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FOC, 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 FOC registered?

CW51 FOC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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The MOT history for CW51 FOC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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