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CX52 BTE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,102 mi
Last recorded94,102 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 94,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 86,029 miles

Both Rear coil springs corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps misting slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Small split in wiper blade

Slight blow in exhaust (Rear)

Fail 29 Jun 2019 85,987 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached droplink (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Rear coil springs corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps misting slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Small split in wiper blade

Slight blow in exhaust (Rear)

Pass 2 Jul 2018 79,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 72,196 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from valve to offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres bald on edges (offside close to showing )cords

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

Fail 29 Jun 2017 72,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from valve to offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres bald on edges (offside close to showing )cords

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

Pass 16 Jun 2016 67,929 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 64,170 miles

exh poor cond

Fail 16 Jun 2015 64,170 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exh heat shield insecure

exh poor cond

Pass 8 Aug 2014 60,427 miles

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

centre exhaust corroding

Fail 7 Aug 2014 60,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

centre exhaust corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2013 58,411 miles

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

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

midd and rear exh poor cond

Fail 9 Aug 2013 58,411 miles

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

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

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

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

midd and rear exh poor cond

Pass 10 Aug 2012 56,908 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 56,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 55,380 miles

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

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

both rearr tyres cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,475 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,287 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 47,287 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,135 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 36,154 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 29,568 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 24,930 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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CX52 BTE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CX52 BTE, 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 CX52 BTE registered?

CX52 BTE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is CX52 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX52 BTE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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