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CX52 RLO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,607 mi
Last recorded95,607 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 RLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 95,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 88,959 miles

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

all four suspension coil springs are corroded.

centre-rear exhaust flange is deteriorated and leaking gases.

front exhaust flexi pipe is deteriorated.

nearside and offside front anti roll bar link ball joints have moderate play.

nearside and offside front suspension strut top mounts have play.

Fail 13 Aug 2018 88,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all four suspension coil springs are corroded.

centre-rear exhaust flange is deteriorated and leaking gases.

front exhaust flexi pipe is deteriorated.

nearside and offside front anti roll bar link ball joints have moderate play.

nearside and offside front suspension strut top mounts have play.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 75,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 71,473 miles

Engine light on

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 65,929 miles

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

Front gearbox mount deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 65,929 miles

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

Front gearbox mount deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 62,835 miles

Engine warning light illuminated

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 59,070 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 55,269 miles

Engine warning light illuminated

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Aug 2012 55,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine warning light illuminated

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 12 Aug 2011 50,972 miles

Engine warning light illuminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 45,357 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 45,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine management light illuminated

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 38,486 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front tyres wearing on edges

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 38,486 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine management light illuminated

Front tyres wearing on edges

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 32,332 miles

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

unable to test lower outer sills due to trim

Pass 6 Aug 2007 25,739 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 20,395 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 20,395 miles

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

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 RLO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RLO, 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 RLO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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