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SA02 SJA

2002 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 2198cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine2198cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2198cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 94,576 miles on the clock, averaging 8,325 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for SA02 SJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,576
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2005
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
8,325

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading94,576 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,131
Average per year8,325
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SA02 SJA 25k42k60k77k95k '05'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,576 miles
Since last MOT+10,131 miles
PASS
Mileage84,445 miles
Since last MOT+131 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,314 miles
Since last MOT+10,020 miles
PASS
Mileage74,294 miles
Since last MOT+4,892 miles
PASS
Mileage69,402 miles
Since last MOT+5,937 miles
PASS
Mileage63,465 miles
Since last MOT+7,032 miles
PASS
Mileage56,433 miles
Since last MOT+10,252 miles
PASS
Mileage46,181 miles
Since last MOT+11,092 miles
PASS
Mileage35,089 miles
Since last MOT+10,130 miles
PASS
Mileage24,959 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

RegistrationSA02 SJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SA02 SJA

What car is SA02 SJA?

SA02 SJA is an blue Vauxhall Astra, petrol (2198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SA02 SJA?

The last recorded mileage for SA02 SJA was 94,576 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA02 SJA passed its MOT?

SA02 SJA has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Sep 2013.

Is SA02 SJA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA02 SJA 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 SA02 SJA?

SA02 SJA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.