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CX52 VMD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,475 mi
Last recorded85,475 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 VMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2022 85,475 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel pipe insecure filler pipe (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides by trailing arm/axle mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under rear corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 80,356 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n\s and o\s rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n\s and o\s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n\s and o\s (4.1.4 (b))

under vehicle slight corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2021 80,354 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n\s front inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible rear (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated n\s front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n\s and o\s rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n\s and o\s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n\s and o\s (4.1.4 (b))

under vehicle slight corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2020 74,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 68,549 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n\s and o\s (4.1.4 (b))

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

n\s front tyre worn on outer tread

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 62,162 miles

All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance n\s and o\s front (1.1.A.3d)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 62,162 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint o\s front (2.4.G.2)

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

All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance n\s and o\s front (1.1.A.3d)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,890 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

front subframe slightly corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2017 53,889 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 46,178 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 39,153 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 39,152 miles

Front Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2013 37,451 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 37,451 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 37,367 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,540 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 35,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,108 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 34,108 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 32,189 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 32,189 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 30,579 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 30,579 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 28,326 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 25,850 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,198 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 22,198 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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 VMD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VMD, 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 VMD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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