Official DVLA Record

2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BN02 APF

BN02 APF

2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2002. Recorded mileage 85,208 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2002 · Birmingham
MOT Status
Valid until 14/09/2023
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/03/2024)
Recorded Mileage
85,208 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/09/2023
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/03/2024
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2002
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

Thinking...

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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for BN02APF

Data provided by Experian
Stolen
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Finance
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Write-off
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Salvage
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Imported
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Exported
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Scrapped
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Destruction
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
V5C Logbook
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

BN02 APF Mileage History

  1. 15/09/202285,206 mi
  2. 16/09/202285,208 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 653 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

BN02 APF MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Aug 2026, 15:55
MOT Analysis

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))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY