2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DF02 PDX
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 119,643 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF02 PDX Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 119,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DF02 PDX Mileage History
- 22/06/200530,316 mi
- 22/06/200530,316 mi
- 10/06/200637,345 mi+7,029 mi
- 14/06/200744,283 mi+6,938 mi
- 10/06/200848,823 mi+4,540 mi
- 10/06/200848,825 mi+2 mi
- 16/06/200953,036 mi+4,211 mi
- 16/06/201057,018 mi+3,982 mi
- 09/06/201161,449 mi+4,431 mi
- 15/06/201265,572 mi+4,123 mi
- 11/06/201369,767 mi+4,195 mi
- 11/06/201369,767 mi
- 12/06/201474,274 mi+4,507 mi
- 08/06/201577,772 mi+3,498 mi
- 03/06/201681,239 mi+3,467 mi
- 03/06/201681,239 mi
- 15/06/201784,879 mi+3,640 mi
- 21/06/201785,021 mi+142 mi
- 07/06/201888,441 mi+3,420 mi
- 08/06/201888,441 mi
- 07/06/201990,703 mi+2,262 mi
- 05/06/202093,662 mi+2,959 mi
- 10/06/202195,675 mi+2,013 mi
- 10/06/202195,675 mi
- 21/06/2022102,381 mi+6,706 mi
- 27/06/2022102,540 mi+159 mi
- 20/06/2023111,245 mi+8,705 mi
- 26/06/2023111,327 mi+82 mi
- 28/02/2025117,095 mi+5,768 mi
- 01/04/2025117,113 mi+18 mi
- 19/03/2026119,643 mi+2,530 mi
Average of roughly 4,307 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
DF02 PDX 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 (DF02 PDX) between June 2005 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Tyres (23 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 70 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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