2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · EU02 AEL
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 76,190 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
EU02 AEL Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2021
- 76,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU02 AEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Astra (EU02 AEL) between February 2006 and September 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2021 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: Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
EU02 AEL Mileage History
- 28/02/200614,941 mi
- 07/03/200721,002 mi+6,061 mi
- 25/02/200825,412 mi+4,410 mi
- 02/03/200928,746 mi+3,334 mi
- 15/03/201032,432 mi+3,686 mi
- 14/03/201136,504 mi+4,072 mi
- 12/03/201238,469 mi+1,965 mi
- 05/03/201339,405 mi+936 mi
- 08/03/201441,922 mi+2,517 mi
- 08/03/201441,922 mi
- 14/03/201542,872 mi+950 mi
- 01/10/201642,872 mi
- 28/09/201748,800 mi+5,928 mi
- 27/09/201855,868 mi+7,068 mi
- 27/09/201855,868 mi
- 01/10/201963,930 mi+8,062 mi
- 01/10/201963,930 mi
- 18/09/202071,070 mi+7,140 mi
- 30/09/202176,190 mi+5,120 mi
- 30/09/202176,190 mi
Average of roughly 3,930 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (EU02 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as EU02AEL.
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VAUXHALL
ZAFIRA
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VAUXHALL
ZAFIRA
FORD
TRANSIT
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VAUXHALL
ZAFIRA
MERCEDES-BENZ
CL
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VAUXHALL
OMEGA
VAUXHALL
VECTRA
MERCEDES-BENZ
CLA
VAUXHALL ASTRA Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2002 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.