2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · MV52 APU
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 02 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 190,078 miles. MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV52 APU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/12/2025
- 190,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV52 APU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Astra (MV52 APU) between November 2005 and December 2025.
The record contains 22 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
MV52 APU Mileage History
- 01/11/2005119,176 mi
- 01/11/2005119,176 mi
- 28/10/2006126,692 mi+7,516 mi
- 28/10/2006126,692 mi
- 12/11/2007113,039 mi-13,653 mi
- 21/11/2007133,015 mi+19,976 mi
- 20/11/2008138,496 mi+5,481 mi
- 14/11/2009144,029 mi+5,533 mi
- 09/11/2010148,331 mi+4,302 mi
- 26/11/2011158,792 mi+10,461 mi
- 03/11/2012165,073 mi+6,281 mi
- 27/11/2013166,705 mi+1,632 mi
- 21/11/2014169,742 mi+3,037 mi
- 01/12/2015172,013 mi+2,271 mi
- 14/12/2016177,761 mi+5,748 mi
- 14/12/2016177,761 mi
- 04/12/2017180,389 mi+2,628 mi
- 17/07/2018182,322 mi+1,933 mi
- 10/08/2019184,984 mi+2,662 mi
- 13/08/2020186,263 mi+1,279 mi
- 06/11/2021187,584 mi+1,321 mi
- 03/12/2022188,353 mi+769 mi
- 04/12/2023189,356 mi+1,003 mi
- 20/12/2024189,766 mi+410 mi
- 31/12/2025190,078 mi+312 mi
Average of roughly 3,516 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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