2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · J44 LAV
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 07 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 123,515 miles. MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,515 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J44 LAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 123,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J44 LAV 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 (J44 LAV) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake binding o/s rear (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
J44 LAV Mileage History
- 23/08/2023110,985 mi
- 20/08/2024115,737 mi+4,752 mi
- 27/10/2025121,425 mi+5,688 mi
- 06/11/2025121,448 mi+23 mi
- 21/09/2026123,515 mi+2,067 mi
Average of roughly 4,068 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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