2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KN52 BVY
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 148,598 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,598 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN52 BVY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2024
- 148,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN52 BVY 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 (KN52 BVY) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2024 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 (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). 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: “Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Split with sharp edges. (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KN52 BVY Mileage History
- 07/10/2022129,177 mi
- 16/10/2023136,908 mi+7,731 mi
- 21/10/2023137,051 mi+143 mi
- 28/10/2024148,598 mi+11,547 mi
- 31/10/2024148,598 mi
Average of roughly 9,395 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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