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CX52 RKN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,230 mi
Last recorded113,230 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 RKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 113,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 113,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 105,958 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2019 99,727 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2019 99,727 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 97,301 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 95,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes greased at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2016 93,430 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 93,430 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 89,087 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 83,193 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 77,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust clip rear box loose

Pass 22 Oct 2012 73,217 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 22 Oct 2012 73,217 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2011 67,854 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

n/s & o/s front tyres getting low on tread

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 5 Nov 2011 67,854 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

n/s & o/s front tyres getting low on tread

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 2 Nov 2010 62,462 miles

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

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2010 62,462 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2009 56,319 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 56,319 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 49,595 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 41,729 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 33,726 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 33,726 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 RKN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RKN, 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 RKN registered?

CX52 RKN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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