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2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · KS52 HXV

KS52 HXV

2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2002. Recorded mileage 243,379 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2002 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04/03/2017
Road Tax
Untaxed (30/04/2016)
Recorded Mileage
243,379 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/03/2017
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 30/04/2016
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2002
Engine
1686cc

KS52 HXV Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2016
  • 243,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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KS52 HXV Mileage History

  1. 09/12/200523,852 mi
  2. 24/11/200628,345 mi+4,493 mi
  3. 25/11/200628,355 mi+10 mi
  4. 20/12/200734,562 mi+6,207 mi
  5. 16/12/200841,924 mi+7,362 mi
  6. 17/12/200946,964 mi+5,040 mi
  7. 26/11/201050,662 mi+3,698 mi
  8. 05/03/201255,410 mi+4,748 mi
  9. 05/03/2013100,205 mi+44,795 mi
  10. 04/03/2014148,560 mi+48,355 mi
  11. 03/03/2015197,815 mi+49,255 mi
  12. 04/03/2015197,991 mi+176 mi
  13. 02/03/2016242,988 mi+44,997 mi
  14. 04/03/2016243,379 mi+391 mi

Average of roughly 21,450 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

KS52 HXV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 18:26
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Astra (KS52 HXV) between December 2005 and March 2016.

The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 04 March 2016 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: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure Clip (2.5.C.1b)”; “Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced ”; “Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)”.

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