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AU02 UVG

2002 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Vauxhall Astra Petrol 1796cc has had 31 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 13 (58% pass rate). It has 120,882 miles on the clock, averaging 5,837 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for AU02 UVG

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,882
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 13 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
5,837

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,882 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,837
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AU02 UVG 18k44k70k95k121k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,882 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,880 miles
Since last MOT+531 miles
PASS
Mileage120,349 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,348 miles
Since last MOT+1,927 miles
PASS
Mileage118,421 miles
Since last MOT+2,596 miles
PASS
Mileage115,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,825 miles
Since last MOT+8,806 miles
PASS
Mileage107,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,019 miles
Since last MOT+6,638 miles
PASS
Mileage100,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,381 miles
Since last MOT+6,871 miles
PASS
Mileage93,510 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,509 miles
Since last MOT+8,257 miles
PASS
Mileage85,252 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,251 miles
Since last MOT+7,010 miles
PASS
Mileage78,241 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,240 miles
Since last MOT+7,654 miles
PASS
Mileage70,586 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,585 miles
Since last MOT+6,703 miles
PASS
Mileage63,882 miles
Since last MOT+6,877 miles
PASS
Mileage57,005 miles
Since last MOT+8,431 miles
PASS
Mileage48,574 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,573 miles
Since last MOT+6,365 miles
PASS
Mileage42,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,208 miles
Since last MOT+6,266 miles
PASS
Mileage35,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,942 miles
Since last MOT+5,186 miles
PASS
Mileage30,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,756 miles
Since last MOT+6,712 miles
PASS
Mileage24,044 miles
Since last MOT+5,561 miles
PASS
Mileage18,483 miles

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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

RegistrationAU02 UVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAU — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About AU02 UVG

What car is AU02 UVG?

AU02 UVG is an blue Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Norwich in 2002.

What is the mileage of AU02 UVG?

The last recorded mileage for AU02 UVG was 120,882 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AU02 UVG passed its MOT?

AU02 UVG has had 31 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (18 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 1 Feb 2024.

Is AU02 UVG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AU02 UVG 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 AU02 UVG?

AU02 UVG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.