2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KC51 DWL
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 78,476 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,476 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KC51 DWL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2023
- 78,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC51 DWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Astra (KC51 DWL) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2023 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: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective REQ BUFF (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective REQ BUFF (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
KC51 DWL Mileage History
- 29/09/202269,586 mi
- 29/09/202269,586 mi
- 13/09/202378,476 mi+8,890 mi
- 20/09/202378,476 mi
Average of roughly 9,121 miles per year across 4 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
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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