2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · SW02 ANV
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 137,383 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2015.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Nov 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,383 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW02 ANV Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2014
- 137,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW02 ANV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Astra (SW02 ANV) between August 2005 and September 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of ”.
SW02 ANV Mileage History
- 23/08/200534,408 mi
- 29/08/200534,409 mi+1 mi
- 25/08/200641,423 mi+7,014 mi
- 03/08/200747,537 mi+6,114 mi
- 03/08/200747,543 mi+6 mi
- 27/08/200857,596 mi+10,053 mi
- 20/08/200969,038 mi+11,442 mi
- 31/08/200969,038 mi
- 11/08/201075,075 mi+6,037 mi
- 30/08/201184,114 mi+9,039 mi
- 01/09/201184,141 mi+27 mi
- 10/08/2012100,115 mi+15,974 mi
- 30/08/2013124,372 mi+24,257 mi
- 13/09/2013124,940 mi+568 mi
- 11/09/2014137,380 mi+12,440 mi
- 15/09/2014137,383 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 11,364 miles per year across 16 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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