2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BN52 SBU
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 81,732 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,732 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN52 SBU Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2025
- 81,732 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN52 SBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Astra (BN52 SBU) between February 2006 and February 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (25 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (15 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (14 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 66 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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BN52 SBU Mileage History
- 20/02/200615,375 mi
- 19/02/20079,550 mi-5,825 mi
- 20/02/20079,550 mi
- 07/02/200823,656 mi+14,106 mi
- 30/01/200928,044 mi+4,388 mi
- 30/01/200928,044 mi
- 09/02/201032,665 mi+4,621 mi
- 09/02/201135,445 mi+2,780 mi
- 17/02/201238,466 mi+3,021 mi
- 05/02/201341,599 mi+3,133 mi
- 05/02/201444,768 mi+3,169 mi
- 10/02/201547,296 mi+2,528 mi
- 15/02/201650,951 mi+3,655 mi
- 18/02/201650,988 mi+37 mi
- 16/02/201754,794 mi+3,806 mi
- 16/02/201754,794 mi
- 08/02/201858,635 mi+3,841 mi
- 08/02/201858,635 mi
- 07/02/201963,328 mi+4,693 mi
- 07/02/201963,328 mi
- 13/02/202066,774 mi+3,446 mi
- 13/02/202066,776 mi+2 mi
- 19/02/202168,966 mi+2,190 mi
- 19/02/202168,966 mi
- 10/02/202270,956 mi+1,990 mi
- 16/02/202374,215 mi+3,259 mi
- 16/02/202374,215 mi
- 07/02/202477,949 mi+3,734 mi
- 07/02/202477,949 mi
- 10/02/202581,731 mi+3,782 mi
- 10/02/202581,732 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,498 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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
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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