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CX02 URU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,111 mi
Last recorded113,111 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 URU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 113,111 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 109,337 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 109,337 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 105,890 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 105,880 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 103,754 miles

Centre and rear exhaust is slightly corroded but still adequatly supported at time of test.

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 100,918 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 100,914 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 96,316 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 85,498 miles

Advise Engine management light on.

Advise rear exhaust connection to backbox is deteriorated but is not blowing.

Advise slight uneven treadwear to N/S/R Tyre and also has a nail.

Fail 19 Mar 2011 85,460 miles

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

Advise Engine management light on.

Advise rear exhaust connection to backbox is deteriorated but is not blowing.

Advise slight uneven treadwear to N/S/R Tyre and also has a nail.

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 73,713 miles

Advise Rear exhaust deteriorated but is secure and is not blowing.

Advise oil leak.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Inner wing brake pipes.

Pass 21 Mar 2009 63,750 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 54,163 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 54,147 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,202 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 44,923 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 34,381 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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CX02 URU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CX02 URU, 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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CX02 URU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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