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CW51 FRL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,500 mi
Last recorded172,500 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 FRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 172,500 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 158,060 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 142,130 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 142,130 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 127,325 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 109,451 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 106,224 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 101,087 miles

brake pipes coroded-coil springs corroded-balljoints slight play-top mounts slight lift-rear brakes just passed on limits

Pass 8 Nov 2012 93,523 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 93,523 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 89,782 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 84,220 miles

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

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)

front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Oct 2010 84,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Oct 2009 75,654 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 75,654 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 65,472 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 65,472 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 55,519 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 43,766 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 29,432 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 FRL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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