2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SP52 AYK
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 44,446 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2013.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Mar 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP52 AYK Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2012
- 44,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP52 AYK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Astra (SP52 AYK) between February 2006 and February 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
SP52 AYK Mileage History
- 27/02/200613,647 mi
- 19/02/200718,451 mi+4,804 mi
- 27/02/200824,060 mi+5,609 mi
- 28/02/200824,071 mi+11 mi
- 25/02/200928,630 mi+4,559 mi
- 25/02/200928,649 mi+19 mi
- 26/02/201033,824 mi+5,175 mi
- 01/03/201033,836 mi+12 mi
- 22/02/201139,385 mi+5,549 mi
- 01/03/201139,532 mi+147 mi
- 23/02/201244,446 mi+4,914 mi
Average of roughly 5,144 miles per year across 11 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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