2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · NG51 AZJ
2001 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 121,781 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG51 AZJ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/08/2023
- 121,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG51 AZJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Astra (NG51 AZJ) between November 2005 and August 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
NG51 AZJ Mileage History
- 03/11/200542,547 mi
- 08/11/200650,852 mi+8,305 mi
- 06/11/200758,887 mi+8,035 mi
- 07/11/200758,887 mi
- 05/11/200872,412 mi+13,525 mi
- 05/11/200872,412 mi
- 25/08/200978,864 mi+6,452 mi
- 26/08/200978,864 mi
- 20/08/201082,196 mi+3,332 mi
- 23/08/201082,215 mi+19 mi
- 08/08/201185,090 mi+2,875 mi
- 23/08/201288,836 mi+3,746 mi
- 23/08/201288,837 mi+1 mi
- 19/08/201391,611 mi+2,774 mi
- 12/08/201495,243 mi+3,632 mi
- 18/08/201567,732 mi-27,511 mi
- 18/08/2016103,062 mi+35,330 mi
- 25/08/2017105,938 mi+2,876 mi
- 25/08/2017105,938 mi
- 07/08/2018108,082 mi+2,144 mi
- 22/08/2019110,944 mi+2,862 mi
- 20/08/2020113,485 mi+2,541 mi
- 20/08/2020113,485 mi
- 20/08/2021115,682 mi+2,197 mi
- 20/08/2021115,685 mi+3 mi
- 22/08/2022118,955 mi+3,270 mi
- 11/08/2023121,781 mi+2,826 mi
Average of roughly 4,459 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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