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MA02 EJX

2002 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 140,813 miles on the clock, averaging 10,323 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 MA02 EJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,813
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,323

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading140,813 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,566
Average per year10,323
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MA02 EJX 23k52k82k111k141k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage140,813 miles
Since last MOT+6,566 miles
PASS
Mileage134,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,247 miles
Since last MOT+5,470 miles
PASS
Mileage128,777 miles
Since last MOT+11,657 miles
PASS
Mileage117,120 miles
Since last MOT+427 miles
PASS
Mileage116,693 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,693 miles
Since last MOT+10,647 miles
PASS
Mileage106,046 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,046 miles
Since last MOT+12,340 miles
PASS
Mileage93,706 miles
Since last MOT+12,708 miles
PASS
Mileage80,998 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,997 miles
Since last MOT+11,378 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,619 miles
Since last MOT+11,836 miles
PASS
Mileage57,783 miles
Since last MOT+8,384 miles
PASS
Mileage49,399 miles
Since last MOT+14,706 miles
PASS
Mileage34,693 miles
Since last MOT+12,109 miles
PASS
Mileage22,584 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

RegistrationMA02 EJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MA02 EJX

What car is MA02 EJX?

MA02 EJX is an red Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MA02 EJX?

The last recorded mileage for MA02 EJX was 140,813 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA02 EJX passed its MOT?

MA02 EJX has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 27 Jan 2017.

Is MA02 EJX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA02 EJX 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 MA02 EJX?

MA02 EJX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.