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CX02 VMC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,341 mi
Last recorded80,341 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 VMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 80,341 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,656 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 69,652 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded at rear (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 67,981 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 64,977 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2013 62,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Pass 7 Jan 2012 58,834 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine warning light on! emmissions passed

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 51,571 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

e.m.l. on dash

front brake disc slight corrosion inner face

Fail 31 Jan 2011 51,570 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

e.m.l. on dash

front brake disc slight corrosion inner face

Pass 26 Nov 2009 47,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2008 42,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 37,961 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 29,344 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 VMC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VMC, 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 VMC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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