2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · KV02 BUO
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 95,977 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV02 BUO Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 95,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (38 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV02 BUO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Astra (KV02 BUO) between February 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (38 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KV02 BUO Mileage History
- 13/02/200641,386 mi
- 12/02/200754,506 mi+13,120 mi
- 13/02/200867,763 mi+13,257 mi
- 11/08/200873,343 mi+5,580 mi
- 19/08/200873,343 mi
- 05/08/200974,231 mi+888 mi
- 16/08/201075,489 mi+1,258 mi
- 16/08/201177,663 mi+2,174 mi
- 18/08/201177,663 mi
- 17/08/201279,820 mi+2,157 mi
- 09/08/201381,610 mi+1,790 mi
- 21/08/201482,794 mi+1,184 mi
- 03/08/201583,341 mi+547 mi
- 21/07/201683,962 mi+621 mi
- 03/08/201784,165 mi+203 mi
- 15/08/201884,241 mi+76 mi
- 08/08/201986,075 mi+1,834 mi
- 11/08/202087,618 mi+1,543 mi
- 03/08/202188,747 mi+1,129 mi
- 04/08/202188,747 mi
- 09/08/202290,406 mi+1,659 mi
- 10/08/202290,409 mi+3 mi
- 21/08/202392,552 mi+2,143 mi
- 30/07/202493,947 mi+1,395 mi
- 12/08/202594,958 mi+1,011 mi
- 14/08/202594,966 mi+8 mi
- 04/08/202695,977 mi+1,011 mi
Average of roughly 2,667 miles per year across 27 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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