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CX02 XTW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,576 mi
Last recorded131,576 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 131,576 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent from rad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 109,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 82,007 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 82,006 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi to Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 79,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ONE MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,747 miles

both rear shockers pitted

both rear springs pitted

osf brake hose pitted

osr brake pipe pitted

Pass 12 Apr 2018 69,448 miles

both rear shockers pitted

both rear springs pitted

Fail 12 Apr 2018 69,448 miles

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

both rear shockers pitted

both rear springs pitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,026 miles

both rear shockers pitted

both rear springs corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2017 67,026 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear shockers pitted

both rear springs corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 64,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box clamp corroded/ broken not leaking at present

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,932 miles

centre exhaust to rear back box slightly pitted

Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,730 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,856 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 53,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,832 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 47,472 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 42,906 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,199 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,535 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,073 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 22,888 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 XTW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 XTW, 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 XTW registered?

CX02 XTW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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