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CW51 FPZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,431 mi
Last recorded116,431 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 FPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 116,431 miles

205/50r16

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to wear bars

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both sides (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 116,431 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded parts of both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer rubber mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lights with sides lights (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp not working both sides only high level working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

205/50r16

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to wear bars

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both sides (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 109,024 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

obstruction removed

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2015 109,022 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

obstruction removed

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 103,015 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 28 Aug 2014 103,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust in poor condition

fuel tank support corroded

slight exhaust blow

Fail 14 Jul 2014 102,800 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel tank lower cover corroded

misting of oil on steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2013 98,821 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

brake pipes rusty middle of vehicle

side sills fitted restricting inspection

small split in o/s/f iner tyre wall

Fail 20 Jul 2013 98,821 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

brake pipes rusty middle of vehicle

side sills fitted restricting inspection

small split in o/s/f iner tyre wall

Pass 13 Jul 2012 94,071 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded and nearside front (recommend repair)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 89,596 miles

both front tyres splitting on inner side wall

exhaust rear box to center pipe joint deteriorated

tread low on both front tyres

Pass 16 Jul 2010 84,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 78,864 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 78,862 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 76,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs in rusty and poor condition.

Rear exhaust joint very rusty.

Fail 4 Feb 2009 76,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs in rusty and poor condition.

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

Rear exhaust joint very rusty.

Pass 2 Jan 2008 67,481 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 67,481 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 52,126 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 42,339 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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CW51 FPZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 FPZ, 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 FPZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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