2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · Y326 AOE
2001 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 131,496 miles. MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y326 AOE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2026
- 131,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y326 AOE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Astra (Y326 AOE) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced dull & no pattern on dipp”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced dull no dipped beam pate”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
Y326 AOE Mileage History
- 10/10/2023130,178 mi
- 07/10/2024130,530 mi+352 mi
- 07/10/2025131,049 mi+519 mi
- 08/10/2026131,462 mi+413 mi
- 28/10/2026131,496 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 432 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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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- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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