2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · NG02 SZO
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 90,485 miles. MOT expired on 06 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG02 SZO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2024
- 90,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG02 SZO 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 (NG02 SZO) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 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 (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NG02 SZO Mileage History
- 01/03/202283,129 mi
- 22/03/202386,756 mi+3,627 mi
- 24/03/202386,756 mi
- 22/03/202490,480 mi+3,724 mi
- 08/04/202490,485 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,493 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
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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