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CW51 GPO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,408 mi
Last recorded94,408 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 94,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp loose

Nearside Rear Starting to bind

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 94,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp loose

Nearside Rear Starting to bind

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 87,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

surface corrosion

Pass 15 May 2014 84,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic sill trims fitted

surface corrision

Fail 20 May 2013 72,992 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door mirror cover missing

plasic sill trims fitted

Pass 20 May 2013 72,992 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door mirror cover missing

plasic sill trims fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2012 69,796 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

air bag light on

plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,796 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

air bag light on

plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2011 68,351 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2011 68,351 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 65,995 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 62,759 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 58,461 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 58,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 50,097 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 42,029 miles

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

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

rear number plate marked

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 GPO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GPO, 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 GPO registered?

CW51 GPO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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The MOT history for CW51 GPO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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