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YJ02 KVK

2002 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 11 (59% pass rate). It has 114,506 miles on the clock, averaging 5,219 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 YJ02 KVK

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,506
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,219

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,506 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,646
Average per year5,219
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YJ02 KVK 27k49k71k93k115k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage114,506 miles
Since last MOT+2,646 miles
PASS
Mileage111,860 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,848 miles
Since last MOT+2,392 miles
PASS
Mileage109,456 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,456 miles
Since last MOT+1,550 miles
PASS
Mileage107,906 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,906 miles
Since last MOT+1,793 miles
PASS
Mileage106,113 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,111 miles
Since last MOT+6,294 miles
PASS
Mileage99,817 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,811 miles
Since last MOT+4,103 miles
PASS
Mileage95,708 miles
Since last MOT+6,198 miles
PASS
Mileage89,510 miles
Since last MOT+7,368 miles
PASS
Mileage82,142 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,131 miles
Since last MOT+6,924 miles
PASS
Mileage75,207 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,175 miles
Since last MOT+7,265 miles
PASS
Mileage67,910 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,910 miles
Since last MOT+4,825 miles
PASS
Mileage63,085 miles
Since last MOT+7,743 miles
PASS
Mileage55,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,342 miles
Since last MOT+6,678 miles
PASS
Mileage48,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,664 miles
Since last MOT+6,515 miles
PASS
Mileage42,149 miles
Since last MOT+9,267 miles
PASS
Mileage32,882 miles
Since last MOT+5,442 miles
PASS
Mileage27,440 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

RegistrationYJ02 KVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYJ — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About YJ02 KVK

What car is YJ02 KVK?

YJ02 KVK is a blue Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.

What is the mileage of YJ02 KVK?

The last recorded mileage for YJ02 KVK was 114,506 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YJ02 KVK passed its MOT?

YJ02 KVK has had 27 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (16 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 31 Oct 2022.

Is YJ02 KVK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YJ02 KVK 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 YJ02 KVK?

YJ02 KVK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.