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GY02 GDO

2002 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 1598cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 86,514 miles on the clock, averaging 7,155 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 GY02 GDO

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,514
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
7,155

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 reading86,514 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,625
Average per year7,155
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY02 GDO 26k41k56k71k87k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,514 miles
Since last MOT+1,625 miles
PASS
Mileage84,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,889 miles
Since last MOT+8,907 miles
PASS
Mileage75,982 miles
Since last MOT+6,354 miles
PASS
Mileage69,628 miles
Since last MOT+9,372 miles
PASS
Mileage60,256 miles
Since last MOT+7,517 miles
PASS
Mileage52,739 miles
Since last MOT+10,067 miles
PASS
Mileage42,672 miles
Since last MOT+10,968 miles
PASS
Mileage31,704 miles
Since last MOT+5,699 miles
PASS
Mileage26,005 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

RegistrationGY02 GDO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About GY02 GDO

What car is GY02 GDO?

GY02 GDO is a red Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GY02 GDO?

The last recorded mileage for GY02 GDO was 86,514 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY02 GDO passed its MOT?

GY02 GDO has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Sep 2014.

Is GY02 GDO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY02 GDO 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 GY02 GDO?

GY02 GDO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.