2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KJ02 SYE
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 146,159 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2014. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ02 SYE Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2013
- 146,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ02 SYE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Astra (KJ02 SYE) between April 2006 and March 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
KJ02 SYE Mileage History
- 03/04/200649,982 mi
- 29/03/200763,341 mi+13,359 mi
- 29/03/200763,341 mi
- 03/04/200876,416 mi+13,075 mi
- 06/03/200990,507 mi+14,091 mi
- 06/03/200990,507 mi
- 01/04/2010100,201 mi+9,694 mi
- 01/04/2010100,201 mi
- 25/03/2011110,140 mi+9,939 mi
- 30/03/2012128,380 mi+18,240 mi
- 22/03/2013146,159 mi+17,779 mi
Average of roughly 13,804 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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