2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · KW02 FZA
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 126,949 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jan 2017.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jan 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Dec 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW02 FZA Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2016
- 126,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW02 FZA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Astra (KW02 FZA) between February 2006 and January 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
KW02 FZA Mileage History
- 15/02/200632,504 mi
- 13/02/200740,299 mi+7,795 mi
- 01/02/200857,086 mi+16,787 mi
- 16/02/200971,219 mi+14,133 mi
- 15/02/201084,119 mi+12,900 mi
- 15/02/201084,119 mi
- 17/02/2011101,383 mi+17,264 mi
- 17/02/2011101,383 mi
- 18/07/2012111,254 mi+9,871 mi
- 20/07/2012111,265 mi+11 mi
- 04/12/2013117,492 mi+6,227 mi
- 09/12/2013117,492 mi
- 06/12/2014122,596 mi+5,104 mi
- 21/12/2015126,948 mi+4,352 mi
- 28/01/2016126,949 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,492 miles per year across 15 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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