2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BN02 APF
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 85,208 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,208 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN02 APF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2022
- 85,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN02 APF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Astra (BN02 APF) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BN02 APF Mileage History
- 15/09/202285,206 mi
- 16/09/202285,208 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 653 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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