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CW51 GRX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,347 mi
Last recorded129,347 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 GRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 129,347 miles

engine management lamp displayed

front n/s o/s brake discs rusted

underbody rusted

Fail 24 Mar 2017 129,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer arch (6.1.C.1)

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

engine management lamp displayed

front n/s o/s brake discs rusted

underbody rusted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 125,469 miles

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

Nearside front and rear tyres different size

Fail 8 Mar 2016 125,464 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

front and rear tyres different sizes

front brake discs becoming rusted/worn

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

underbody rusted in places

Pass 13 Jan 2016 125,431 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 125,431 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 115,441 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 107,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 107,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 96,686 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 96,592 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Front offside brake slightly binding.

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 86,011 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 85,858 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,495 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 75,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 70,050 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 64,625 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 64,584 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 59,358 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 49,598 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 45,001 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 GRX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GRX, 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 GRX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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