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CX52 BSZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,240 mi
Last recorded142,240 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 BSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 142,240 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 142,237 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 134,651 miles

Bonnet stiff to open.

Brake pipe slightly corroded one rear to front. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil level low.

Slight play in n/s/f top suspension mounting.

Windscreen cracked o/s/

Fail 7 Oct 2016 134,584 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal worn though. (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Bonnet stiff to open.

Brake pipe slightly corroded one rear to front. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil level low.

Slight play in n/s/f top suspension mounting.

Windscreen cracked o/s/

Pass 14 Oct 2015 127,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both front shock mountigs

Fail 8 Oct 2015 127,084 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both front shock mountigs

Pass 7 Oct 2014 121,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2014 121,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2013 115,342 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted and low on tread in places

Fail 2 Sep 2013 115,341 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted and low on tread in places

Pass 17 Sep 2012 105,076 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 105,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 94,423 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 94,421 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 83,305 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 83,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,794 miles

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

oil level on min

slight play to n/s & o/s front top mounts

Pass 26 Aug 2008 57,669 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,028 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 24,119 miles

front tyres getting low 6000 miles approx

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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CX52 BSZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CX52 BSZ, 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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CX52 BSZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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