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WM02 GHJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Bristol, West of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 66,570 miles on the clock, averaging 7,632 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 WM02 GHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,570
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2005
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
7,632

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading66,570 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,434
Average per year7,632
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WM02 GHJ 19k31k43k55k67k '05'11'09

Check WM02 GHJ

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage66,570 miles
Since last MOT+7,434 miles
PASS
Mileage59,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,136 miles
Since last MOT+9,624 miles
PASS
Mileage49,512 miles
Since last MOT+6,033 miles
PASS
Mileage43,479 miles
Since last MOT+5,339 miles
PASS
Mileage38,140 miles
Since last MOT+10,717 miles
PASS
Mileage27,423 miles
Since last MOT+8,103 miles
PASS
Mileage19,320 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

RegistrationWM02 GHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About WM02 GHJ

What car is WM02 GHJ?

WM02 GHJ is a grey Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bristol in 2002.

What is the mileage of WM02 GHJ?

The last recorded mileage for WM02 GHJ was 66,570 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM02 GHJ passed its MOT?

WM02 GHJ has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 12 Sep 2011.

Is WM02 GHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM02 GHJ 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 WM02 GHJ?

WM02 GHJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.