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OV52 KRN

2002 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 181,969 miles on the clock, averaging 14,494 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 OV52 KRN

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,969
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
14,494

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading181,969 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,818
Average per year14,494
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OV52 KRN 67k96k125k153k182k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,969 miles
Since last MOT+6,818 miles
PASS
Mileage175,151 miles
Since last MOT+11,869 miles
PASS
Mileage163,282 miles
Since last MOT+15,091 miles
PASS
Mileage148,191 miles
Since last MOT+18,460 miles
PASS
Mileage129,731 miles
Since last MOT+12,516 miles
PASS
Mileage117,215 miles
Since last MOT+15,638 miles
PASS
Mileage101,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,577 miles
Since last MOT+15,838 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,739 miles
Since last MOT+18,411 miles
PASS
Mileage67,328 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

RegistrationOV52 KRN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OV52 KRN

What car is OV52 KRN?

OV52 KRN is an blue Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OV52 KRN?

The last recorded mileage for OV52 KRN was 181,969 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV52 KRN passed its MOT?

OV52 KRN has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2014.

Is OV52 KRN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV52 KRN 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 OV52 KRN?

OV52 KRN is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.