2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SJ02 BFK
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 60,085 miles. MOT expired on 09 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ02 BFK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2023
- 60,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ02 BFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Astra (SJ02 BFK) between May 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2023 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: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SJ02 BFK Mileage History
- 11/05/202258,412 mi
- 11/05/202258,412 mi
- 07/03/202360,076 mi+1,664 mi
- 10/03/202360,085 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 2,015 miles per year across 4 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: 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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