2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FE51 AHV
2001 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 147,659 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE51 AHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 147,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE51 AHV 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 (FE51 AHV) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
FE51 AHV Mileage History
- 12/10/2022109,527 mi
- 12/10/2023121,526 mi+11,999 mi
- 18/10/2024135,353 mi+13,827 mi
- 15/10/2025147,659 mi+12,306 mi
- 15/10/2025147,659 mi
Average of roughly 12,675 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: Average
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- Rear Axle Beam and Sill CorrosionSerious
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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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