2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · WU52 AVR
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 158,160 miles. MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,160 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WU52 AVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2024
- 158,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects 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: Below Average
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WU52 AVR Mileage History
- 28/11/2022150,226 mi
- 28/11/2023154,410 mi+4,184 mi
- 28/11/2023154,410 mi
- 29/11/2024158,160 mi+3,750 mi
- 29/11/2024158,160 mi
Average of roughly 3,959 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WU52 AVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Astra (WU52 AVR) between November 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2024 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 (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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