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CX52 MXV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,845 mi
Last recorded95,845 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 MXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 95,845 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 95,833 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 87,177 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 87,172 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 79,369 miles

Brake servo operation seems slow.

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 79,369 miles

Brake servo operation seems slow.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 70,078 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 70,078 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 63,082 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 63,078 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 53,463 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 43,892 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 32,504 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 24,605 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 24,605 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 14,615 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 MXV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MXV, 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 MXV registered?

CX52 MXV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is CX52 MXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX52 MXV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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