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CX52 FPF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

76,195 mi
Last recorded76,195 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 FPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2019 76,195 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 63,921 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 63,921 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 58,127 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 58,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 51,926 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed inner tread

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 51,923 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed inner tread

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 49,995 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 49,995 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 47,395 miles

nsf fog lamp inner broken

Fail 30 Sep 2014 47,395 miles

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

nsf fog lamp inner broken

Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,437 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 42,492 miles

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

both wiper blades starting to split

front pipe flexi starting to split

offside headlamp lens starting to fade/deteriorate

slight water ingress into nearside headlamp

Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,945 miles

moisture in ns headlamp not affecting aim

rear no plate slight deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2011 40,945 miles

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

moisture in ns headlamp not affecting aim

rear no plate slight deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2010 39,021 miles

rear tyres cracking,nail in o/s rear

wipers scraping

Fail 13 Oct 2010 39,021 miles

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

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

front pads and discs low

rear tyres cracking,nail in o/s rear

wipers scraping

Fail 30 Sep 2009 36,764 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,764 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,376 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 34,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 30,336 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 26,945 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 FPF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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