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CX52 MWJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,871 mi
Last recorded155,871 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 155,871 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 147,124 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 140,740 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 133,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 126,875 miles

slight movement front strut tops

Fail 6 Sep 2018 126,865 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main line to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

slight movement front strut tops

Pass 30 Aug 2017 116,998 miles

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

headlights poor image

Pass 30 Aug 2016 102,903 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 86,478 miles

exhaust centre box ..............

Pass 6 Sep 2014 71,927 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 71,906 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 68,289 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 68,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 62,560 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 57,251 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 57,245 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 49,128 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 39,829 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 39,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 31,787 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 MWJ 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 MWJ, 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 MWJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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