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CX52 MDE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

140,105 mi
Last recorded140,105 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 MDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 140,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along floor under clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front upper strut top mount worn

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

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

engine MIL light illuminated(pre 2003)

rear shock absorbers top mounts corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 134,945 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 134,915 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 126,386 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 126,386 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2022 113,219 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 113,219 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2021 102,917 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 102,917 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 85,741 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 85,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 73,597 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 73,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear wiper rubber worn

Pass 23 Aug 2017 72,710 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 72,712 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 68,826 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 68,826 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,099 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 63,099 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 58,456 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 58,456 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 53,658 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,681 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 49,681 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,653 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,947 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,440 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 33,620 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 26,938 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 MDE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 MDE, 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 MDE registered?

CX52 MDE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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