2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KE02 OUC
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 146,106 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE02 OUC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2025
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KE02 OUC 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 (KE02 OUC) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2025 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: Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
KE02 OUC Mileage History
- 14/03/2022144,026 mi
- 25/03/2023145,141 mi+1,115 mi
- 09/04/2024146,092 mi+951 mi
- 17/04/2024146,106 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 993 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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