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CX52 NKW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

195,297 mi
Last recorded195,297 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 195,297 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 195,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 182,152 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2015 167,682 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 16 May 2015 167,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2014 152,787 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 142,393 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2012 131,953 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 119,806 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 119,803 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 May 2010 106,359 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 106,118 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 89,342 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 89,138 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 71,042 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 49,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside door mirror glass damaged

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 NKW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NKW, 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 NKW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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