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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Astra Petrol 1796cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 2 (67% pass rate). It has 142,721 miles on the clock, averaging 15,257 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.
MOT & Mileage History for AO02 WUG
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 142,721 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6 |
| Average per year | 15,257 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Vauxhall Astra
These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Astra models (1998–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Central locking door mechanism (driver's door microswitches and lock motors)
Microswitches in driver's door wear out, interrupting central locking signal; lock motors seize from dirt/moisture. · Typical repair: £100-250 (switches £20-50, motors £50-100 + labour).
Passenger compartment wiring connectors (transverse harness under carpet, front-rear junction)
Connectors corrode from wet carpets (leaks or spills), causing glitches in electrics/ECUs. · Typical repair: £150-400 (harness section £50-150 + drying/labour; full harness £300+).
Rear brake calipers (seizing/pistons)
Caliper pistons corrode/seize, causing uneven pad wear. · Typical repair: £200-450 per side (caliper £80-150 + discs/pads/labour).
Front suspension wheel bearings (integrated in hubs)
Bearings wear prematurely due to hub design, especially on pothole-heavy UK roads. · Typical repair: £250-500 per side (hub assembly £100-200 + labour/alignment).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AO02 WUG |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Astra |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AO — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About AO02 WUG
What car is AO02 WUG?
AO02 WUG is an black Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Norwich in 2002.
What is the mileage of AO02 WUG?
The last recorded mileage for AO02 WUG was 142,721 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2009 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO02 WUG passed its MOT?
AO02 WUG has had 6 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (4 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2009.
Is AO02 WUG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO02 WUG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AO02 WUG?
AO02 WUG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.