CarVerify

Free Car Check

EU51 FVH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,966 mi
Last recorded166,966 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 FVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 166,966 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 153,333 miles

Handbrake effort low

Headlamps losing their pattern

Pass 19 Nov 2016 145,433 miles

n/side front antiroll link bar lower ball joint slight play/wear

n/side rear tyre wearing uneven and low on edge

rear brakes just in balance o/side slightly lower effort

Pass 27 Oct 2015 137,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has small but deep cut in the tread

Offside Front Slight play in the top mount

Pass 29 Nov 2014 130,439 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 121,564 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 111,405 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 97,517 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 84,392 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2009 67,719 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,130 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 61,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 48,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 48,940 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EU51 FVH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU51 FVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EU51 FVH?

You can check the full history of EU51 FVH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EU51 FVH registered?

EU51 FVH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EU51 FVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 FVH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU51 FVH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EU51 FVH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.