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CX52 FPK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,121 mi
Last recorded93,121 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 FPK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 93,121 miles

OSF & NSF HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP STRUT MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 93,121 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

OSF & NSF HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP STRUT MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 90,219 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 90,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 88,191 miles

Oil leak ()

head lamp lens fading

os door mirror casing missing

Fail 19 Oct 2017 88,191 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

head lamp lens fading

os door mirror casing missing

Pass 25 Oct 2016 86,069 miles

Freeplay suspension top mounts

O/S/F mirror cap missing

Rear tyres perishing heavily

Slight play front anti roll bar links

Subframe upper attachment bolts/area corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2016 86,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced faded and condensated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

O/S/F mirror cap missing

Rear tyres perishing heavily

Slight play front anti roll bar links

Subframe upper attachment bolts/area corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 83,456 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 80,640 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 80,640 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 77,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 77,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 74,762 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 70,677 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 70,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 64,516 miles

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

N/S/F wheel trim missing.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 58,943 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 58,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 49,891 miles

Rear silencer outer shell corroded but ok for test.

Fail 30 Oct 2008 49,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear silencer outer shell corroded but ok for test.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 44,172 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 34,577 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 FPK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FPK, 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 FPK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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