2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · X526 DVV
2001 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 67,124 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X526 DVV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2021
- 67,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X526 DVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Astra (X526 DVV) between March 2006 and July 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2021 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: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
X526 DVV Mileage History
- 28/03/200629,044 mi
- 26/04/200733,059 mi+4,015 mi
- 23/04/200836,410 mi+3,351 mi
- 01/05/200939,596 mi+3,186 mi
- 13/05/201043,923 mi+4,327 mi
- 13/05/201043,923 mi
- 10/06/201149,237 mi+5,314 mi
- 07/06/201253,129 mi+3,892 mi
- 06/06/201355,212 mi+2,083 mi
- 02/06/201457,196 mi+1,984 mi
- 18/06/201558,829 mi+1,633 mi
- 11/06/201661,420 mi+2,591 mi
- 11/06/201661,420 mi
- 07/06/201763,763 mi+2,343 mi
- 11/06/201864,876 mi+1,113 mi
- 13/06/201965,719 mi+843 mi
- 09/06/202066,357 mi+638 mi
- 02/07/202167,117 mi+760 mi
- 02/07/202167,124 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 2,495 miles per year across 19 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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- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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