2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DY02 MLV
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 May 2002. Recorded mileage 93,508 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DY02 MLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2025
- 93,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DY02 MLV Mileage History
- 23/06/202391,383 mi
- 03/07/202491,999 mi+616 mi
- 10/07/202492,020 mi+21 mi
- 23/06/202593,502 mi+1,482 mi
- 24/06/202593,508 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,060 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DY02 MLV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Astra (DY02 MLV) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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