2001 Vauxhall Astra 2.2L Petrol · VU51 RYA
2001 Vauxhall Astra (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 116,539 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2198cc
VU51 RYA Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2011
- 116,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 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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VU51 RYA Mileage History
- 18/09/200675,124 mi
- 04/09/200786,183 mi+11,059 mi
- 04/09/200893,632 mi+7,449 mi
- 08/09/2009107,563 mi+13,931 mi
- 22/09/2010112,533 mi+4,970 mi
- 01/10/2010112,533 mi
- 14/09/2011116,538 mi+4,005 mi
- 15/09/2011116,539 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,296 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
VU51 RYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Astra (VU51 RYA) between September 2006 and September 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
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