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2002 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration CU52WLC
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2002
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1686cc
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- Expired 17 Jun 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
3 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 2 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 257,125 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2024 17 Jun 202629 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2023 17 Jun 20261 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 214,783 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2022 17 Jun 202610 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 206,834 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2021 17 Jun 202610 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 206,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
10 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 194,832 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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))
9 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 194,828 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 177,869 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front shock absorber getting weak
10 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 177,869 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front shock absorber getting weak
2 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 148,549 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
2 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 131,222 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2016 17 Jun 20262 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 131,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
27 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 122,314 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
13 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 108,412 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2014 17 Jun 202612 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 108,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
16 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,322 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 95,322 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
17 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,144 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
17 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 84,144 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,783 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,302 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2010 17 Jun 202624 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 63,302 MI
17 Jun 202625 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,281 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2009 17 Jun 202613 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,993 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2008 17 Jun 202613 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 39,993 MI
17 Jun 20266 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,745 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2007 17 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
CU52WLC was registered on 2002-09-30
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