2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · MA02 DHC
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2002. Recorded mileage 60,948 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2011.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA02 DHC Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2010
- 60,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA02 DHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Astra (MA02 DHC) between July 2005 and June 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2010 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 (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
MA02 DHC Mileage History
- 08/07/200512,941 mi
- 05/07/200619,206 mi+6,265 mi
- 02/07/200723,539 mi+4,333 mi
- 17/06/200951,131 mi+27,592 mi
- 17/06/200951,131 mi
- 26/06/201060,948 mi+9,817 mi
- 26/06/201060,948 mi
Average of roughly 9,666 miles per year across 7 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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