2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FY51 VAH
2001 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 107,693 miles. MOT expired on 02 Mar 2014.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Mar 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,693 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FY51 VAH Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2013
- 107,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FY51 VAH Mileage History
- 20/10/200774,643 mi
- 24/10/200774,643 mi
- 29/02/200878,287 mi+3,644 mi
- 03/03/200878,287 mi
- 24/02/200983,925 mi+5,638 mi
- 17/02/201090,260 mi+6,335 mi
- 22/02/201197,014 mi+6,754 mi
- 23/02/201197,018 mi+4 mi
- 13/02/2012104,448 mi+7,430 mi
- 15/02/2013107,693 mi+3,245 mi
Average of roughly 6,206 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
FY51 VAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Astra (FY51 VAH) between October 2007 and February 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 February 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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