2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FH02 ZZL
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 202,989 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2017.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 Oct 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH02 ZZL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2016
- 202,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (47 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH02 ZZL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Astra (FH02 ZZL) between July 2006 and September 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (47 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
FH02 ZZL Mileage History
- 22/07/200671,297 mi
- 22/07/200671,297 mi
- 07/07/200780,425 mi+9,128 mi
- 18/10/200893,893 mi+13,468 mi
- 22/10/2009107,228 mi+13,335 mi
- 22/10/2009107,228 mi
- 02/10/2010121,520 mi+14,292 mi
- 15/10/2011133,488 mi+11,968 mi
- 13/10/2012148,892 mi+15,404 mi
- 25/10/2012148,921 mi+29 mi
- 18/10/2013159,504 mi+10,583 mi
- 24/10/2013159,504 mi
- 08/10/2014175,438 mi+15,934 mi
- 09/10/2014175,438 mi
- 22/10/2015187,577 mi+12,139 mi
- 23/10/2015187,577 mi
- 17/09/2016202,989 mi+15,412 mi
- 17/09/2016202,989 mi
Average of roughly 12,965 miles per year across 18 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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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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