2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · YH52 DXE
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/09/2002. Recorded mileage 126,190 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1598cc
YH52 DXE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 126,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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YH52 DXE Mileage History
- 20/07/2023116,026 mi
- 21/06/2024121,285 mi+5,259 mi
- 26/06/2024121,348 mi+63 mi
- 17/07/2025126,188 mi+4,840 mi
- 18/07/2025126,190 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,095 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YH52 DXE 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 (YH52 DXE) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2025 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 (18 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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