2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FB02 SZP
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 253,168 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 253,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FB02 SZP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 253,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FB02 SZP 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 (FB02 SZP) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 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: Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
FB02 SZP Mileage History
- 28/09/2023231,758 mi
- 26/09/2024244,287 mi+12,529 mi
- 26/09/2024244,287 mi
- 29/09/2025253,168 mi+8,881 mi
- 29/09/2025253,168 mi
Average of roughly 10,683 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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