BV52 APY

2002 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2002
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 1 September 2015
Last recorded mileage
31,099 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 74/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2002 Vauxhall has 11 MOT tests on record with a 82% pass rate and 31,099 miles. The timing belt and chain are critical wear items for this age and model.

The vehicle shows consistent low annual usage, averaging 7,141 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal, light use.

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre advisories (2006, 2009, 2014) suggest ongoing maintenance needs.
  • Recurring exhaust advisories (2007, 2008) indicate a potential long-term wear item.
  • The vehicle is 24 years old, increasing the likelihood of accumulated wear and tear.
  • The timing belt and chain are critical wear items for this age and model.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (7,141 mi/yr) suggests light use and less engine stress.
  • No major recurring failures or dangerous defects found in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Aug 2006: 31,099 mi PASSAug 2007: 40,117 mi PASSSep 2008: 43,384 mi PASSAug 2009: 48,357 mi PASSAug 2010: 56,739 mi PASSAug 2011: 65,633 mi PASSAug 2012: 74,008 mi FAILAug 2012: 74,008 mi PASSAug 2013: 83,461 mi PASSAug 2014: 90,428 mi FAILAug 2014: 90,428 mi PASS90k61k31kAug 2006Aug 2014

MOT test history — 9/11 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2006 PASS 31,099 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2007 PASS 40,117 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Sep 2008 PASS 43,384 mi
USER ENTERED rear exaust corroding
Aug 2009 PASS 48,357 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2010 PASS 56,739 mi None recorded
Aug 2011 PASS 65,633 mi None recorded
Aug 2012 FAIL 74,008 mi
PRS Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Aug 2012 PASS 74,008 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Aug 2013 PASS 83,461 mi
ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Aug 2014 FAIL 90,428 mi
PRS Nearside Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Aug 2014 PASS 90,428 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV52 APY, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.