2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · WX52 VRZ
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 152,306 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WX52 VRZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2022
- 152,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WX52 VRZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Astra (WX52 VRZ) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Emissions not tested exhaust misng (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
WX52 VRZ Mileage History
- 03/10/2022152,160 mi
- 17/10/2022152,306 mi+146 mi
Average of roughly 3,771 miles per year across 2 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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