2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FG51 FFT
2001 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 200,663 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG51 FFT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2023
- 200,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG51 FFT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Astra (FG51 FFT) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2023 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: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Into flexi excessively corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (b) ”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top and bottom mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Fuel system component leaking Leaking from engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
FG51 FFT Mileage History
- 11/07/2022195,080 mi
- 12/07/2022195,087 mi+7 mi
- 15/08/2023200,648 mi+5,561 mi
- 17/08/2023200,663 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 5,074 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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