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CX52 RGV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,899 mi
Last recorded131,899 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 131,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 126,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 121,246 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 121,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 116,630 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 116,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 18,400 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 107,178 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 107,178 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 102,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 100,137 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 97,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 95,399 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 92,814 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 86,538 miles

Advise All brake pipes have been heavilly greased.

Fail 9 Oct 2013 86,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise All brake pipes have been heavilly greased.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 81,626 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 76,556 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 72,585 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 68,751 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 63,923 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 57,781 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 48,169 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 37,264 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 RGV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RGV, 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 RGV registered?

CX52 RGV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is CX52 RGV safe to buy?

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