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CU52 KMZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Vauxhall Astra Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 88,572 miles on the clock, averaging 3,265 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for CU52 KMZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,572
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,265

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading88,572 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,776
Average per year3,265
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU52 KMZ 43k55k66k77k89k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,572 miles
Since last MOT+1,776 miles
PASS
Mileage86,796 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,796 miles
Since last MOT+2,422 miles
PASS
Mileage84,374 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,374 miles
Since last MOT+1,752 miles
PASS
Mileage82,622 miles
Since last MOT+1,834 miles
PASS
Mileage80,788 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,788 miles
Since last MOT+1,737 miles
PASS
Mileage79,051 miles
Since last MOT+1,788 miles
PASS
Mileage77,263 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,240 miles
Since last MOT+1,768 miles
PASS
Mileage75,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,472 miles
Since last MOT+4,177 miles
PASS
Mileage71,295 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,292 miles
Since last MOT+3,346 miles
PASS
Mileage67,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,946 miles
Since last MOT+1,106 miles
PASS
Mileage66,840 miles
Since last MOT+3,148 miles
PASS
Mileage63,692 miles
Since last MOT+12,662 miles
PASS
Mileage51,030 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,030 miles
Since last MOT+7,763 miles
PASS
Mileage43,267 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Astra

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Astra models (1998–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Central locking door mechanism (driver's door microswitches and lock motors)

Microswitches in driver's door wear out, interrupting central locking signal; lock motors seize from dirt/moisture. · Typical repair: £100-250 (switches £20-50, motors £50-100 + labour).

Passenger compartment wiring connectors (transverse harness under carpet, front-rear junction)

Connectors corrode from wet carpets (leaks or spills), causing glitches in electrics/ECUs. · Typical repair: £150-400 (harness section £50-150 + drying/labour; full harness £300+).

Rear brake calipers (seizing/pistons)

Caliper pistons corrode/seize, causing uneven pad wear. · Typical repair: £200-450 per side (caliper £80-150 + discs/pads/labour).

Front suspension wheel bearings (integrated in hubs)

Bearings wear prematurely due to hub design, especially on pothole-heavy UK roads. · Typical repair: £250-500 per side (hub assembly £100-200 + labour/alignment).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 KMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About CU52 KMZ

What car is CU52 KMZ?

CU52 KMZ is a blue Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Swansea in 2002.

What is the mileage of CU52 KMZ?

The last recorded mileage for CU52 KMZ was 88,572 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU52 KMZ passed its MOT?

CU52 KMZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2019.

Is CU52 KMZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU52 KMZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CU52 KMZ?

CU52 KMZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.