2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SM02 JHU
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 93,824 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM02 JHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2025
- 93,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM02 JHU 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 (SM02 JHU) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SM02 JHU Mileage History
- 16/08/202378,693 mi
- 16/08/202378,693 mi
- 13/08/202484,833 mi+6,140 mi
- 15/10/202593,812 mi+8,979 mi
- 18/10/202593,824 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 6,959 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
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- Rear Axle Beam and Sill CorrosionSerious
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- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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