2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · VO51 AKF
2001 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 116,146 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2015.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Nov 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO51 AKF Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2014
- 116,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO51 AKF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Astra (VO51 AKF) between September 2005 and September 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”.
VO51 AKF Mileage History
- 19/09/200563,601 mi
- 19/09/200563,601 mi
- 09/09/200672,914 mi+9,313 mi
- 22/09/200780,406 mi+7,492 mi
- 13/09/200886,010 mi+5,604 mi
- 12/09/200989,665 mi+3,655 mi
- 21/09/201096,532 mi+6,867 mi
- 22/09/201096,533 mi+1 mi
- 21/09/2011100,569 mi+4,036 mi
- 17/09/2012105,457 mi+4,888 mi
- 20/09/2013111,355 mi+5,898 mi
- 20/09/2013111,355 mi
- 22/09/2014116,146 mi+4,791 mi
- 22/09/2014116,146 mi
Average of roughly 5,833 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Axle Beam and Sill CorrosionSerious
Rust around the rear axle beam, spring seats, sills and floor edges is one of the biggest reasons Astra Gs disappear from the road.
- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
Blocked scuttle drains and ageing connectors can upset the ECU and engine-bay wiring, causing poor running, non-starts or random warning lights.
- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
Corroded wheel-speed sensor wiring or ABS-module issues can leave the warning light on and turn a cheap hatch into an MOT headache.
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