2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · BU02 YCL
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 111,918 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU02 YCL Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2022
- 111,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU02 YCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Astra (BU02 YCL) between April 2006 and October 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Shock absorbers insecurely attached offside rear top mounting corrosion (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
BU02 YCL Mileage History
- 05/04/200635,027 mi
- 05/04/200635,027 mi
- 12/04/200742,419 mi+7,392 mi
- 08/04/200846,313 mi+3,894 mi
- 09/04/200951,210 mi+4,897 mi
- 13/04/201054,523 mi+3,313 mi
- 14/04/201054,523 mi
- 30/03/201159,262 mi+4,739 mi
- 30/03/201159,262 mi
- 20/03/201264,826 mi+5,564 mi
- 10/05/201368,053 mi+3,227 mi
- 09/05/201470,966 mi+2,913 mi
- 24/04/201577,212 mi+6,246 mi
- 27/04/201683,408 mi+6,196 mi
- 28/04/201788,853 mi+5,445 mi
- 26/04/201892,946 mi+4,093 mi
- 24/04/201998,129 mi+5,183 mi
- 14/10/2020103,585 mi+5,456 mi
- 26/10/2021107,475 mi+3,890 mi
- 14/10/2022111,677 mi+4,202 mi
- 21/10/2022111,918 mi+241 mi
Average of roughly 4,647 miles per year across 21 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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