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RA02 UHY

2002 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 147,672 miles on the clock, averaging 13,536 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 RA02 UHY

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,672
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
13,536

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 reading147,672 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,068
Average per year13,536
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA02 UHY 75k93k111k129k148k '06'11'09

Check RA02 UHY

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,672 miles
Since last MOT+7,068 miles
PASS
Mileage140,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,604 miles
Since last MOT+11,134 miles
PASS
Mileage129,470 miles
Since last MOT+19,233 miles
PASS
Mileage110,237 miles
Since last MOT+17,877 miles
PASS
Mileage92,360 miles
Since last MOT+308 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,052 miles
Since last MOT+17,093 miles
PASS
Mileage74,959 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

RegistrationRA02 UHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RA02 UHY

What car is RA02 UHY?

RA02 UHY is an black Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RA02 UHY?

The last recorded mileage for RA02 UHY was 147,672 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA02 UHY passed its MOT?

RA02 UHY has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2011.

Is RA02 UHY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA02 UHY 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 RA02 UHY?

RA02 UHY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.