2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · EF02 AEU
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 132,345 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EF02 AEU Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2016
- 132,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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EF02 AEU Mileage History
- 05/07/200648,537 mi
- 30/06/200757,399 mi+8,862 mi
- 28/06/200865,432 mi+8,033 mi
- 04/07/200976,591 mi+11,159 mi
- 03/07/201086,880 mi+10,289 mi
- 03/07/201086,880 mi
- 25/06/201196,138 mi+9,258 mi
- 07/06/2012109,043 mi+12,905 mi
- 27/02/2014123,875 mi+14,832 mi
- 12/03/2015132,641 mi+8,766 mi
- 17/03/2015132,655 mi+14 mi
- 04/07/2016132,345 mi-310 mi
Average of roughly 8,382 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
EF02 AEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Astra (EF02 AEU) between July 2006 and July 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)”.
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