2001 Opel Astra 1.7L Diesel · FD51 AKV
2001 Opel Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 08 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 178,222 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- OPEL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD51 AKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 178,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD51 AKV 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 Opel Astra (FD51 AKV) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FD51 AKV Mileage History
- 14/11/2022166,437 mi
- 23/11/2023174,164 mi+7,727 mi
- 23/11/2023174,164 mi
- 22/11/2024175,921 mi+1,757 mi
- 27/11/2025178,222 mi+2,301 mi
Average of roughly 3,881 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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