2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · RN51 DTO
2001 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 133,774 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN51 DTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 133,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN51 DTO 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 (RN51 DTO) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 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 (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
RN51 DTO Mileage History
- 26/08/2022108,614 mi
- 14/09/2023123,709 mi+15,095 mi
- 14/09/2024132,336 mi+8,627 mi
- 14/09/2024132,336 mi
- 15/09/2025133,774 mi+1,438 mi
Average of roughly 8,234 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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