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CX02 WLU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,140 mi
Last recorded138,140 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 WLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 138,140 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately lower than standard (2.4.A.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2016 138,140 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately lower than standard (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 30 May 2015 128,337 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 128,337 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 120,994 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear exhaust hanging rubbers perished

Pass 17 Jun 2013 114,112 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)

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 14 Jun 2013 114,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2012 105,359 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 105,359 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 96,411 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

eml light on

wear on front brake discs

Pass 17 Jun 2010 86,350 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 86,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 75,445 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 75,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 64,158 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 53,190 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

slight play in nearside front top strut mount

Pass 20 Jul 2006 43,324 miles

front inner brake pads look low

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 WLU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CX02 WLU, 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 CX02 WLU registered?

CX02 WLU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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