CarVerify

Free Car Check

LP51 NYF

2001 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,977 mi
Last recorded70,977 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Opel
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

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

RegistrationLP51 NYF
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 70,977 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 70,742 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 70,422 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 70,356 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 70,162 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 69,968 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 69,772 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 69,492 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 68,458 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 68,458 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 67,785 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,906 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 65,712 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 64,594 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 63,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 62,438 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 61,058 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 61,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 59,865 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Astra?

Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,212
position lamp(s) not working 748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 621
Stop lamp not working 589
Full Opel 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

LP51 NYF is a 2001 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2001 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 86,031 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,737 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LP51 NYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LP51 NYF?

You can check the full history of LP51 NYF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LP51 NYF registered?

LP51 NYF is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LP51 NYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP51 NYF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LP51 NYF 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 LP51 NYF. 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.