2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · VX02 STZ
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 69,036 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX02 STZ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2024
- 69,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VX02 STZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Astra (VX02 STZ) between July 2006 and February 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 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: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)”.
VX02 STZ Mileage History
- 01/07/200658,569 mi
- 17/07/200774,215 mi+15,646 mi
- 21/07/200885,014 mi+10,799 mi
- 21/07/200885,014 mi
- 13/02/200959,127 mi-25,887 mi
- 25/01/201060,253 mi+1,126 mi
- 25/01/201060,253 mi
- 24/01/201160,847 mi+594 mi
- 30/01/201261,394 mi+547 mi
- 31/01/201362,144 mi+750 mi
- 04/02/201462,701 mi+557 mi
- 28/01/201563,254 mi+553 mi
- 02/02/201663,586 mi+332 mi
- 01/02/201764,127 mi+541 mi
- 05/02/201864,826 mi+699 mi
- 22/01/201965,407 mi+581 mi
- 03/02/202066,340 mi+933 mi
- 02/02/202166,960 mi+620 mi
- 04/02/202267,609 mi+649 mi
- 06/02/202368,370 mi+761 mi
- 09/02/202469,036 mi+666 mi
Average of roughly 594 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Average
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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- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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