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CX52 SMO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,025 mi
Last recorded128,025 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 SMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 128,025 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe across car BORDERLINE (3.6.B.2c)

buckle in o/s/r wheel

condition of o/s mirror

Fail 8 Jan 2018 128,022 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe across car BORDERLINE (3.6.B.2c)

buckle in o/s/r wheel

condition of o/s mirror

Pass 18 Jan 2017 93,845 miles

blow on exhaust rear joint

condition both front headlamp glasses and aims Borderline

condition both rear shockers

corrosion both front brake pipes

corrosion on brake pipe across rear axle

lift in n/s/f top suspension mounting

oil leak on engine

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 87,651 miles

condition n/s and o/s headlamp glasses and aims BORDERLINE

corrosion and damage on exhaust rear box

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

damage to o/s/r wheel

lift in both front top shocker mountings

Fail 20 Jan 2016 87,650 miles

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

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

condition n/s and o/s headlamp glasses and aims BORDERLINE

corrosion and damage on exhaust rear box

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

damage to o/s/r wheel

lift in both front top shocker mountings

Pass 19 Jan 2015 81,709 miles

corrosion and grease both front brake pipes

corrosion on rear and centre exhaust boxes

front tyres wearing on edges

headlamp aims and lenses

lift in both front top shocker mountings

oil leak on engine

Fail 19 Jan 2015 81,707 miles

Nearside 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)

corrosion and grease both front brake pipes

corrosion on rear and centre exhaust boxes

front tyres wearing on edges

headlamp aims and lenses

lift in both front top shocker mountings

oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Jan 2015 81,651 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

exhaust rear join deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2013 68,649 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 68,642 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 60,625 miles

Cut n/s/ rear tyre NOT exposing cords

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sill covers fitted obscuring sills

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Feb 2013 60,625 miles

Cut n/s/ rear tyre NOT exposing cords

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Sill covers fitted obscuring sills

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Feb 2012 51,697 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 51,660 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 42,922 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 28,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,351 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,655 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 22,894 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 SMO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SMO, 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 SMO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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