2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · EY52 AJX
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 161,397 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,397 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.
EY52 AJX Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2025
- 161,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (38 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY52 AJX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Astra (EY52 AJX) between August 2006 and March 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (38 issues), Brakes (27 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 81 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: “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
EY52 AJX Mileage History
- 21/08/200630,213 mi
- 21/08/200630,213 mi
- 28/08/200735,784 mi+5,571 mi
- 11/08/200839,553 mi+3,769 mi
- 11/08/200943,949 mi+4,396 mi
- 11/08/200943,949 mi
- 16/04/201046,424 mi+2,475 mi
- 30/03/201150,933 mi+4,509 mi
- 01/04/201150,933 mi
- 27/03/201256,097 mi+5,164 mi
- 22/04/201360,751 mi+4,654 mi
- 08/04/201466,086 mi+5,335 mi
- 14/04/201572,505 mi+6,419 mi
- 22/03/201676,604 mi+4,099 mi
- 24/03/201787,102 mi+10,498 mi
- 24/03/201787,102 mi
- 07/03/201894,699 mi+7,597 mi
- 07/03/201894,700 mi+1 mi
- 01/03/2019101,814 mi+7,114 mi
- 18/03/2020108,996 mi+7,182 mi
- 11/03/2021111,104 mi+2,108 mi
- 11/03/2021111,105 mi+1 mi
- 07/04/2022154,157 mi+43,052 mi
- 07/04/2022154,157 mi
- 05/04/2023155,834 mi+1,677 mi
- 05/04/2023155,834 mi
- 08/04/2024157,685 mi+1,851 mi
- 12/04/2024157,692 mi+7 mi
- 31/03/2025161,397 mi+3,705 mi
Average of roughly 7,049 miles per year across 29 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 (EY52 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as EY52AJX.
TOYOTA
AVENSIS
MERCEDES
VITO
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
MERCEDES-BENZ
VITO
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VAUXHALL
VIVARO
VAUXHALL
VIVARO
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.