2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SJ52 ASV
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 57,807 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,807 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ52 ASV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2024
- 57,807 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ52 ASV 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 (SJ52 ASV) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 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: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
SJ52 ASV Mileage History
- 07/09/202247,886 mi
- 05/09/202352,742 mi+4,856 mi
- 06/09/202352,742 mi
- 17/09/202457,807 mi+5,065 mi
- 17/09/202457,807 mi
Average of roughly 4,890 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: Poor
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