2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · LB51 RFK
2001 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 125,070 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB51 RFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2024
- 125,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB51 RFK 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 (LB51 RFK) between October 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2024 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 (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Exhaust system insecure missing bolt (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condi”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LB51 RFK Mileage History
- 13/10/2022120,037 mi
- 20/10/2023123,483 mi+3,446 mi
- 23/10/2023123,484 mi+1 mi
- 24/09/2024125,070 mi+1,586 mi
- 24/09/2024125,070 mi
Average of roughly 2,582 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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