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CX52 NKA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,245 mi
Last recorded149,245 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 NKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2020 149,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced bulb incorrectly fitted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted n/s/r protruding (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both sides of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 140,759 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack at both ends (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 140,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge ,recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm requires replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack at both ends (2.1.5 (a))

fuel filter corroded

Rear bumper damaged and polysteyrene behind close to rear tailpipe

Pass 27 Oct 2018 130,796 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 130,796 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 121,566 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 121,566 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear from brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s to n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 112,013 miles

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

handbrake operation stiff

Fail 24 Oct 2016 112,013 miles

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

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

handbrake operation stiff

Pass 2 Nov 2015 103,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 103,273 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 94,526 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 94,526 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 85,815 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 85,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 75,565 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 65,513 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 65,513 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 57,065 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 57,058 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,575 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 45,590 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 39,418 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 30,933 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 NKA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NKA, 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 NKA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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