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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Astra Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 103,570 miles on the clock, averaging 5,566 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 SO02 FFX
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 103,570 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,697 |
| Average per year | 5,566 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SO02 FFX |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Astra |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SO02 FFX
What car is SO02 FFX?
SO02 FFX is an blue Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SO02 FFX?
The last recorded mileage for SO02 FFX was 103,570 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO02 FFX passed its MOT?
SO02 FFX has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 3 Dec 2018.
Is SO02 FFX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO02 FFX 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 SO02 FFX?
SO02 FFX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.