2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · RF02 DGV
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 May 2002. Recorded mileage 144,858 miles. MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF02 DGV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/03/2024
- 144,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF02 DGV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Astra (RF02 DGV) between February 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Window in an unacceptable condition tail gate glass broken (3.2 (c) (i))”; “Boot lid damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”.
RF02 DGV Mileage History
- 14/02/2022125,015 mi
- 14/02/2023126,210 mi+1,195 mi
- 12/03/2024144,858 mi+18,648 mi
Average of roughly 9,577 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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