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CW51 FRJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

168,958 mi
Last recorded168,958 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 FRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 168,958 miles

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))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 168,956 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 157,351 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 142,103 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 142,103 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 124,590 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 117,784 miles

Both front tyres are worn close to tread wear indicators

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 113,755 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 108,113 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 104,697 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 101,595 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 97,160 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 92,572 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 88,663 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 83,940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 76,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 69,897 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 62,287 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 54,097 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 44,131 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 44,033 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 34,732 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 FRJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FRJ, 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 FRJ registered?

CW51 FRJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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