2002 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · LW02 KCK
2002 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Jul 2002. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW02 KCK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/09/2026
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
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LW02 KCK 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 (LW02 KCK) between August 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Obligatory indirect vision device inoperative some form of bad reflective material placed over mirror, no clear”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front light is a purply red colour (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”.
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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: Poor
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- Rear Axle Beam and Sill CorrosionSerious
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- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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