2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · DN51 BBU
2001 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2001. Recorded mileage 109,671 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06/07/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,671 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1686cc
DN51 BBU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2017
- 109,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DN51 BBU Mileage History
- 14/11/2005117,735 mi
- 29/04/2006126,328 mi+8,593 mi
- 08/06/2007144,488 mi+18,160 mi
- 08/06/2007144,488 mi
- 04/06/2008159,444 mi+14,956 mi
- 04/06/2008159,444 mi
- 07/05/200957,756 mi-101,688 mi
- 05/05/201061,857 mi+4,101 mi
- 06/05/201061,860 mi+3 mi
- 20/04/201166,645 mi+4,785 mi
- 20/04/201166,646 mi+1 mi
- 10/04/201270,850 mi+4,204 mi
- 11/04/201270,850 mi
- 30/11/201274,008 mi+3,158 mi
- 11/12/201274,011 mi+3 mi
- 29/04/201375,165 mi+1,154 mi
- 01/05/201375,165 mi
- 07/04/201479,358 mi+4,193 mi
- 07/04/201479,359 mi+1 mi
- 15/04/201589,883 mi+10,524 mi
- 12/05/201589,887 mi+4 mi
- 31/03/2016100,415 mi+10,528 mi
- 08/04/2016100,415 mi
- 08/03/2017109,671 mi+9,256 mi
- 09/03/2017109,671 mi
Average of roughly -713 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
DN51 BBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Astra (DN51 BBU) between November 2005 and March 2017.
The record contains 14 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (27 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)”; “Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)”.
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